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Table 2
Activity flowchart for a FFB collector.
| Activity number* | Name of the activity | Description |
|---|---|---|
| 10 | Preparation activities | At the warehouse, the FFB cutter receives equipment and instructions on the assigned lot. Proceeds to prepare tools and personal protective equipment. It also includes preparing the water buffalo and assembling the cart to it. Then they proceed to the assigned lot. |
| 15 | Moving within the lot | Any move within the lot that is required to begin collecting FFB. |
| 20 | Moving along the lot in the search of cut FFB | Movement along the harvest road, looking for FFB cut by their harvest teammate. |
| 25 | Decision making | Are there bunches to pick? If yes, proceed with activity 30, and if no, proceed with activity 55. |
| 30 | Arrangement of fronds | Chop cut fronds and place frond pieces around the oil palm circle. |
| 30 | Cutting of peduncles | Cut FFB´s peduncle. |
| 40 | Bunch picking | Pick up FFB from the ground and place it in the cart. |
| 45 | Decision making | Is the cart full? If yes, proceed with activity 50, and if no, proceed with activity 20. |
| 50 | Go towards the FFB collecting point and unload FFB | Move to FFB collecting point to unload bunches. |
| 55 | Decision making | Are the assigned task finished? If yes, proceed with activity 60, and if no, proceed with activity 20. |
| 60 | Return of equipment | Going to the warehouse to return, tools, equipment. |
| 65 | Waiting for company bus | Waiting for transportation to return home. |
| 70 | End of the working day |
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