Business Processes Evolution in Beet Sugar Subcomplex of Russia: Organizational and Economic Aspect

Abstract

The article is devoted to the study of business processes evolution in beet sugar subcomplex of Russia and their impact on the industry efficiency under modern conditions. The relevance of the topic is determined by the necessity to find new organizational and economic mechanisms to ensure sustainable development of the industry under conditions of market uncertainty, geo-economic instability and increased international competition. The purpose of the work is to analyze business processes evolution in beet sugar subcomplex of Russia from the standpoint of organizational and economic approach. The work uses monographic and analytical research methods. As the results of the work the paper identifies three key areas of business process transformation: institutional, technological, and organizational-economic. Formation of integrated management models combining production and processing within agricultural holdings is considered. They ensure reduction of transaction costs and profitability increase. Special attention is paid to introduction of modern management accounting methods, including Activity-Based Costing (ABC) and cost center calculation, which allow reducing production cost and increasing its competitiveness. Technological modernization is represented by introduction of resource-saving and digital technologies, including the elements of precision farming, intelligent monitoring systems and control of production processes. These changes create the basis for increasing productivity, resource efficiency, and creating conditions for long-term strategic planning. Special attention is paid to the development of export potential of sugar beet subcomplex, as well as the barriers to its implementation associated with high costs and insufficient logistics infrastructure.