Identification and Analysis of Flows in a Key Company of the Agri-food Sector: The Case of the Cooperative of Cereals and Dried Vegetables (CCLS) of Blida – Algeria

Abstract

The cereal sector occupies a highly significant position in the Algerian economy due to the central role of cereals in the dietary consumption of the population. The Algerian Interprofessional Office of Cereals (OAIC) serves as the principal and sole instrument of the State, entrusted with a public service mission related to the organization of the cereal market, supply management, regulation, price stabilization, and production support. At the regional level, the office is represented by a range of intervention bodies; however, the CCLS (Cooperatives of Cereal Collection and Storage) and UCA (Regional Supply Units) are the most prominent.

In the Blida-Algiers-Tipaza region, the office is primarily represented by the CCLS of Blida, where we conducted our study. The main objective of this investigation was to identify all physical and informational flows—both internal and external—closely linked to the cereal sector. Once identified, we proceeded with an in-depth analysis of these flows to detect dysfunctions and weaknesses in their management, ultimately leading to the proposal of practical solutions aimed at optimizing and enhancing the overall management of flows within the CCLS of Blida.