Redes (May 2018)

Cluster typology in theslaughter and preparation of the chicken meat: a study in the State of Paraná

  • Jefferson Andronio Ramundo Staduto,
  • Sandra Regina da Silva Pinela,
  • Ednilse Maria Willers

DOI
https://doi.org/10.17058/redes.v23i2.9836
Journal volume & issue
Vol. 23, no. 2
pp. 264 – 289

Abstract

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Parana state stands out in exports of chicken protein in Brazil. Understanding the dynamics in the sector can provide support to decision makers on strategies for regional development. Therefore, this article aims to identify the type of industrial agglomeration of the slaughter activity and preparation of chicken meat in Parana state. To this end, employment data was collected for the period between 2006 and 2014, the Location Quotient and the Locational Gini coefficient Locational were calculated to find the specialization of jobs in the activity, in which the southwest region of the state stood out. In addition, the characteristics of industrial agglomeration were analyzed and the result showed characteristics of local external economies and joint action among the actors, setting up a collective efficiency in the activity, as well as other aspects of intercompany relationship that fits the activity of the southwest region in typology of transnational radial cluster.

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