scholarly journals AGRI-FOOD SUPPLY CHAIN OPTIMIZATION THROUGH THE SWOT ANALYSIS

2018 ◽  
Vol 40 (1) ◽  
pp. 28-36
Author(s):  
Mariantonietta Fiore ◽  
Rimantas Stašys ◽  
Giustina Pellegrini
Keyword(s):  
Supply Chain ◽  
Food Chain ◽  
Food Supply ◽  
Swot Analysis ◽  
Food Chains ◽  
Supply Chain Optimization ◽  
Food Supply Chain ◽  
Chain Flexibility ◽  
Key Characteristics ◽  
Swot Matrix

Over the last decade, agri-food chain has been changing rapidly in order to cope and face new global challenges. The key problem of the research is to find the possibilities to increase modern agri-food chain flexibility and adaptability to the needs and the requirements of all the stakeholders within the chain steps. The aim of the research is to create a conceptual agri-food supply chain optimization model and based on it define key characteristics for the selected agri-foods. A SWOT matrix has been developed in order to highlight the several aspects of four agri-food chains: wine, cereal, fruit and vegetables, and oil olive. The research results outline opportunities, strengths, weaknesses, and threats of a strategic management through the structure and characteristics of each chain by giving a deeper understanding.

Alternative (Shorter) Food Supply Chains and Specialist Livestock Products in the Scottish–English Borders

10.1068/a3717 ◽  
2005 ◽  
Vol 37 (5) ◽  
pp. 823-844 ◽  
Author(s):  
Brian Ilbery ◽  
Damian Maye
Keyword(s):  
Supply Chain ◽  
Supply Chains ◽  
Food Supply ◽  
Food Chains ◽  
Food Supply Chain ◽  
Food Supply Chains ◽  
Starting Point ◽  
Hybrid Spaces ◽  
Conceptual Distinction ◽  
Livestock Products

In this paper findings are presented from survey work conducted with producers of specialist livestock products in the Scottish–English borders. Using supply-chain diagrams, the paper highlights how specialist livestock businesses operate individual or customised supply chains. The heterogeneity of surveyed producer initiatives throws into question both the simple conceptual distinction drawn between the labels ‘conventional’ and ‘alternative’ and also what is meant by a ‘short’ food supply chain. The starting point of the specialist food chain is clearly not the point of production but rather a series of upstream supply links—as is found in conventional food chains. Likewise, ‘alternative’ producers are regularly obliged, or choose, to ‘dip in and out’ of different conventional nodes downstream of the business, such as abattoirs, processors, and wholesalers. In practice, delimitations between ‘alternative’ and ‘conventional’ food supply chains are often blurred and are better characterised as ‘hybrid spaces’.

scholarly journals Relevancia práctica de la nueva normativa sobre comportamientos desleales en las relaciones entre empresas en la cadena agroalimentaria: la Directiva (UE) 2019/633

2020 ◽  
pp. 135-154
Author(s):  
Trinidad Vázquez Ruano ◽  
Juan Latorre Ruiz
Keyword(s):  
Supply Chain ◽  
Food Chain ◽  
Agricultural Policy ◽  
Food Supply ◽  
Common Agricultural Policy ◽  
Equal Opportunities ◽  
Food Supply Chain ◽  
The Common ◽  
New Challenges ◽  
Business To Business

The work we present addresses the new challenges that arise in the European framework regarding the agri-food chain, following the recent approval of Directive (EU) 2019/633 of 17 April on unfair trading practices in business-to-business relationships in the agricultural and food supply chain. The European Commission has dealt with small and medium-sized food and agricultural companies, producers and farmers in the food supply chain who represent a vulnerable sector in the agri-food supply chain. The new normative text aims to limit the possible unfair trading practices that are carried out in the supply chain and that involve the alteration of the equal opportunities of small and medium-sized food and agricultural companies, producers and farmers. Fundamentally due to the diverse negotiation capacity, in accordance with the proposals for the modernisation of the Common Agricultural Policy (CAP).

EVOLUTION OF AGRICULTURAL COOPERATIVES IN ISRAEL

2017 ◽  
Vol XIX (5) ◽  
pp. 80-86
Author(s):  
Jarosław Gołębiewski
Keyword(s):  
Supply Chain ◽  
Food Chain ◽  
Food Supply ◽  
Agricultural Cooperatives ◽  
Organizational Model ◽  
Food Supply Chain ◽  
Cooperative Enterprises

The aim of the study was to identify changes in the role of agricultural cooperatives in the food supply chain in Israel. The potential and productivity of agriculture have been characterized. Analysis of transformations in the organizational model of agricultural cooperatives and its position in the food chain was analyzed. Two basic forms of Israeli agricultural cooperatives, kibbutz and mosquito have been characterized. Research has shown that cooperative enterprises are an important set of actors in the food supply chain in Israel.

scholarly journals The investigation of key factors for successful implementation of sustainable halal food supply chain management

Food Research ◽  
2021 ◽  
Vol 5 (6) ◽  
pp. 221-228
Author(s):  
A. Azhar ◽  
Y.T. Tu
Keyword(s):  
Supply Chain ◽  
Supply Chains ◽  
Food Chain ◽  
Food Supply ◽  
Best Practice ◽  
Successful Implementation ◽  
Food Supply Chain ◽  
Chain Management ◽  
Food Supply Chains ◽  
Halal Food

Halal food plays an important role in the economic development in various countries. However, halal food supply chains could threaten the environment in several ways. This study was aimed to analyse the best practice of the implementation of a sustainable halal food supply chain from many data sources. The data then transform into managerial knowledge for the halal food industry. The data was collected using SAS Text Miner and analyzed using the decision tree. The analysis shows four key features of sustainable halal food supply chains: pre-slaughtering, warehousing, halal integrity, and packaging. From these features, the two most important factors of successful sustainability implementation in the halal food supply chain are found to be warehousing and packaging. The present study applies a relational view theory and an analysis theory of natural resource-based view, creating and extending new sustainable strategies of halal food chain management to sustainable halal food chain management.

Exploring supply chain flexibility in a FMCG food supply chain

2016 ◽  
Vol 22 (3) ◽  
pp. 181-195 ◽  
Author(s):  
Jorieke H.M. Manders ◽  
Marjolein C.J. Caniëls ◽  
Paul W. Th. Ghijsen
Keyword(s):  
Supply Chain ◽  
Food Supply ◽  
Food Supply Chain ◽  
Chain Flexibility ◽  
Supply Chain Flexibility

Perception of food manufacturers towards adoption of halal food supply chain in Malaysia

2019 ◽  
Vol 11 (3) ◽  
pp. 571-589
Author(s):  
Fadhlur Rahim Azmi ◽  
Abu Abdullah ◽  
Haslinda Musa ◽  
Wan Hasrulnizzam Wan Mahmood
Keyword(s):  
Supply Chain ◽  
Food Supply ◽  
Food Industry ◽  
Food Chains ◽  
Food Supply Chain ◽  
Content Type ◽  
Travel And Tourism ◽  
The Status ◽  
Halal Food ◽  
Practical Implications

Purpose Food industry players obtain the advantages of profits growth within the halal industry whereby the market is dynamic to generate profit. Hence, this study aims to analyse the perception of food manufacturers towards the adoption of the halal food supply chain (HFSC). Design/methodology/approach For this study, 103 halal food manufacturers in Malaysia were selected as respondents. Perceptions of respondents towards HFSC were recorded using a five-point questionnaire. The questionnaire was designed by authors and adapted from a previous study. The questionnaire was circulated by two experts with proficiency in this filed. Findings By conducting exploratory factor analysis, the study found the perception of food manufacturers, which is expected business benefits play an important role in the adoption of HFSC. Halal integrity becomes the second factor to lead the company to its adoption. Organizational readiness is the third factor that drives the company to adopt HFSC. Research limitations/implications Majority of the sample was responded by Bumiputera companies. The study suggests focussing the study for non-Bumiputera companies to examine their influence towards HFSC. Furthermore, future studies should explore different sectors of halal, such as pharmaceuticals, cosmetics, travel and tourism, logistics, finance and e-commerce. Moreover, ensuring the status of halal should be more emphasized in food chains; thus, the source of risk in HFSC should be explored to secure the integrity of halal. Practical implications The paper includes implications for the halal food industry, whereby the adoption of HFSC will contribute to the business benefits to create a more competitive advantage to the industry. Moreover, the implications of halal practice can create consumers’ trust on the halal product. Originality/value This paper fulfils an analysed need to study specifically on upstream parties by adopting HFSC.

scholarly journals Food Loss and Waste Prevention Strategies from Farm to Fork

2021 ◽  
Vol 13 (10) ◽  
pp. 5443
Author(s):  
Rosalinda Nicastro ◽  
Petronia Carillo
Keyword(s):  
Supply Chain ◽  
Food Security ◽  
Food Chain ◽  
Low Income ◽  
Food Supply ◽  
Developed Countries ◽  
Economic Benefits ◽  
Human Consumption ◽  
Food Supply Chain ◽  
Food Loss

About one-third of the food produced globally for human consumption is lost or wasted each year. This represents a loss of natural resources consumed along the food supply chain that can also have negative impacts on food security. While food loss occurs between production and distribution and is prevalent in low-income countries, food waste occurs mainly at the consumer level, in the retail and food service sectors, and especially in developed countries. Preventing food losses and waste is therefore a potential strategy for better balance food supply and demand and is essential to improve food security while reducing environmental impact and providing economic benefits to the different actors in the food supply chain. In this context, we specifically provide an overview of case studies and examples of legislation from different countries and actions carried out by the various actors in the food chain and by non-profit organisations to effectively prevent and or reduce food loss and waste. We also outline current limitations and possible research avenues. We conclude that the comparison and the integration of knowledge, and the awareness of where along the food chain, for which foods and in which countries the greatest losses are produced, is essential to decide where and how to target efforts in the most effective way.

scholarly journals Halal integrity in the food supply chain

2017 ◽  
Vol 119 (1) ◽  
pp. 39-51 ◽  
Author(s):  
Jan Mei Soon ◽  
Mahmood Chandia ◽  
Joe Mac Regenstein
Keyword(s):  
Supply Chain ◽  
Food Chain ◽  
Food Supply ◽  
Raw Materials ◽  
Food Products ◽  
Global Supply Chain ◽  
Cross Contamination ◽  
Food Supply Chain ◽  
Content Type ◽  
Definition Of

Purpose This paper argues that there is an absence of halal integrity within the conventional stages of a food chain. This paper adapts the understanding of the different stages and argues the need to develop a critical consciousness for halal integrity within the food chain to address the needs of the ever-growing Muslim consumers’ market. The purpose of this paper is to propose a definition of halal integrity using farm to fork and global food supply chain models. Design/methodology/approach The study includes a review of priori literature and media reports regarding cross-contamination of food products with haram (forbidden) components. This background will be used to conceptualise halal integrity using farm to fork and global supply chain models. Findings Different interpretations of halal – what is permitted and what is prohibited – exist for the different schools of Islamic legal thought and within the customs of different countries. In order to ensure that food production is embracive of the religious needs of the global Muslim customer market, this paper utilises the farm to fork and global supply chain models to foster a critical awareness of halal needs. Halal integrity should be clearly presenting the details of the halal status of the product and assuring that the requirements for halal as stated are met. Halal integrity not only deals with permitted and prohibited foods, but that the halal status of the food products (i.e. from raw materials until it reaches the consumers) should not be breached (i.e. no cross-contamination with haram products/methods and no ill intents). A formal definition of halal integrity has been proposed. Research limitations/implications The SWOT analyses serve as a guideline as the analysis done may be outdated as the environments are constantly changing. Originality/value This research although academic is meant to have a real value in improving the integrity of the halal food supply chain, providing value to the food industry, to countries that are concerned about this supply chain and to Muslim consumers. Halal integrity is crucial to the success of the emerging halal market.

What the public want from agriculture: Introduction

2003 ◽  
Vol 2003 ◽  
pp. 232-232
Author(s):  
R.H. Ellis
Keyword(s):  
Supply Chain ◽  
Food Chain ◽  
Food Supply ◽  
Food Supply Chain ◽  
The Real ◽  
The Public ◽  
The Future ◽  
To Come ◽  
The Uk ◽  
Future Of Food

The overall title for these sessions is “Reconnecting the food chain linking farmers scientists and consumers”. Reconnecting the food supply chain was probably the strongest single message to come from the UK Government’s Policy Commission on the Future of Food and Farming (Anon., 2002). Progress on the Policy Commission’s recommendation to establish a Food Chain Centre will no doubt be reported by Dr Segal from DEFRA. The real task of linking farmers, scientists and consumers, however, cannot be accomplished by Government. It is not sensible to expect Government to take on such a role: have we not all got voices?

scholarly journals REALIZATION OF BIOPRODUCTS AND SUSTAINABLE FOOD CHAIN IN BULGARIA

2019 ◽  
Vol 17 (Suppl.1) ◽  
pp. 349-351
Author(s):  
Nadka Kostadinova ◽  
Georgi Aleksiev
Keyword(s):  
Supply Chain ◽  
Food Chain ◽  
Food Supply ◽  
Food Supply Chain ◽  
Sustainable Food ◽  
Factors Influencing ◽  
Organic Products ◽  
Analysis And Synthesis ◽  
Ecological Importance ◽  
The Relationship

Consumption of organic products has grown in recent years, their demand is increasing, and the organic market is one of the world’s fastest growing ones. The factors influencing the realization and competitiveness of bio-products, the sustainability of their supply and consumption have not only an economic but also a social and ecological importance. The aim of the present study is to examine the realization of bioproducts in the conditions of sustainable functioning of the food supply chain in Bulgaria. To achieve this goal, the following tasks are solved: to identify the specificities of the functioning of the market of organic products and their consumption; to revel the relationship in separate phases of bio-food chain and on this basis to make recommendations for the development of organic farming in Bulgaria. The methods used are analysis and synthesis, induction and deduction, systematic and synergetic approach, statistical calculations to solve the task and achieve the goal of the study. Expectations from the survey are optimistic in view of the increase in production.

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