FOOD PRODUCTS PLACEMENT DURING COVID-19 PANDEMIC

The COVID-19 pandemic has entirely changed the patterns of behavior in the market. Physical distance, quarantine measures, safety and security protocols, and shortages along the entire supply chain, have particularly affected the placement of food products. In this regard, the paper aims to define the impact of various indicators on the placement of food products during the COVID-19 pandemic. An empirical study was conducted on a sample of 248 final consumers. The analysis was performed specifically for four groups of essential food products in a pandemic: meat and meat products, fruit and vegetables, milk and dairy products, cereals, and cereal products. The results showed a statistically significant impact of indicators such as safety and security standards, hygiene, price, product freshness, nutritional composition, chain transparency, and product quality. The impact of these indicators differs significantly depending on the analyzed product group. The obtained results indicate to the supply chain management which negative impacts need to be minimized to ensure timely placement of food products and more efficiently meet the needs of final consumers in a pandemic. Guidelines for future research are listed in the paper.

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Effects of Cold Plasma on Food Quality: A Review

Foods ◽

10.3390/foods7010004 ◽

2018 ◽

Vol 7 (1) ◽

pp. 4 ◽

Cited By ~ 66

Author(s):

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Keyword(s):

Food Quality ◽

Cold Plasma ◽

Food Products ◽

Life Extension ◽

Future Research ◽

Processing Technologies ◽

Food Components ◽

Negative Impacts ◽

Traditional Processing ◽

The Impact

Cold plasma (CP) technology has proven very effective as an alternative tool for food decontamination and shelf-life extension. The impact of CP on food quality is very crucial for its acceptance as an alternative food processing technology. Due to the non-thermal nature, CP treatments have shown no or minimal impacts on the physical, chemical, nutritional and sensory attributes of various products. This review also discusses the negative impacts and limitations posed by CP technology for food products. The limited studies on interactions of CP species with food components at the molecular level offers future research opportunities. It also highlights the need for optimization studies to mitigate the negative impacts on visual, chemical, nutritional and functional properties of food products. The design versatility, non-thermal, economical and environmentally friendly nature of CP offers unique advantages over traditional processing technologies. However, CP processing is still in its nascent form and needs further research to reach its potential.

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Mapping domain characteristics influencing Analytics initiatives: The example of Supply Chain Analytics

Journal of Industrial Engineering and Management ◽

10.3926/jiem.3004 ◽

2020 ◽

Vol 13 (1) ◽

pp. 56

Author(s):

Tino Herden

Keyword(s):

Supply Chain ◽

Supply Chain Management ◽

Success Factors ◽

Research Collaboration ◽

Future Research ◽

Structured Interviews ◽

Chain Management ◽

Domain Specific ◽

The Status ◽

The Impact

Purpose: Analytics research is increasingly divided by the domains Analytics is applied to. Literature offers little understanding whether aspects such as success factors, barriers and management of Analytics must be investigated domain-specific, while the execution of Analytics initiatives is similar across domains and similar issues occur. This article investigates characteristics of the execution of Analytics initiatives that are distinct in domains and can guide future research collaboration and focus. The research was conducted on the example of Logistics and Supply Chain Management and the respective domain-specific Analytics subfield of Supply Chain Analytics. The field of Logistics and Supply Chain Management has been recognized as early adopter of Analytics but has retracted to a midfield position comparing different domains.Design/methodology/approach: This research uses Grounded Theory based on 12 semi-structured Interviews creating a map of domain characteristics based of the paradigm scheme of Strauss and Corbin.Findings: A total of 34 characteristics of Analytics initiatives that distinguish domains in the execution of initiatives were identified, which are mapped and explained. As a blueprint for further research, the domain-specifics of Logistics and Supply Chain Management are presented and discussed.Originality/value: The results of this research stimulates cross domain research on Analytics issues and prompt research on the identified characteristics with broader understanding of the impact on Analytics initiatives. The also describe the status-quo of Analytics. Further, results help managers control the environment of initiatives and design more successful initiatives.

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Sustainability of Food Placement in Retailing during the COVID-19 Pandemic

Sustainability ◽

10.3390/su13115956 ◽

2021 ◽

Vol 13 (11) ◽

pp. 5956

Author(s):

Jelena Končar ◽

Radenko Marić ◽

Goran Vukmirović ◽

Sonja Vučenović

Keyword(s):

Supply Chain ◽

Academic Research ◽

Food Prices ◽

Future Research ◽

Retail Sector ◽

Western Balkans ◽

Skilled Workers ◽

Empirical Survey ◽

Definition Of ◽

The Impact

This work aims to define the impact of different indicators on the sustainability of food placement in the retail sector, during periods of crisis and emergencies, such as the COVID-19 pandemic. An empirical survey conducted in the Western Balkans (WB) region showed that indicators such as developed infrastructure, consistency, and transparency of the supply chain, skilled workers, costs, food safety, food prices, energy consumption, and changes in consumer needs are statistically significant since they affect the sustainability of food placement in the retail sector. As food placement and the retail sector itself are inseparable from other participants in the food supply chain (FSC), an analysis was conducted at the level of all FSC sectors. The results showed some deviations viewed individually in the sectors of production, physical distribution, wholesale, and retail, and in selected Western Balkan countries. Based on the results obtained, the sustainability model of food placement in the retail sector has been defined. The model will serve as the basis for defining the set of measures and incentives that competent institutions and FSC management need to undertake, to minimize the impact of indicators that endanger sustainability. The originality of the study lies in the fact that it fills the research gap that exists in this subject matter in academic research and studies in the WB region. In addition, some indicators important for food placement have been precisely isolated, with the definition of the intensity of their impact, observed overall at the level of the entire FSC as well as by individual sectors. Guidelines and suggestions for future research are listed in the paper.

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Reading on and between the lines: risk identification in collaborative and adversarial buyer–supplier relationships

Supply Chain Management An International Journal ◽

10.1108/scm-04-2017-0144 ◽

2018 ◽

Vol 23 (4) ◽

pp. 351-376 ◽

Cited By ~ 13

Author(s):

Yiyi Fan ◽

Mark Stevenson

Keyword(s):

Social Capital ◽

Supply Chain ◽

Risk Identification ◽

Social Capital Theory ◽

Future Research ◽

Supplier Relationships ◽

Content Type ◽

Signalling Theory ◽

Multi Level ◽

The Impact

Purpose This paper aims to investigate how supply chain risks can be identified in both collaborative and adversarial buyer–supplier relationships (BSRs). Design/methodology/approach This research includes a multiple-case study involving ten Chinese manufacturers with two informants per organisation. Data have been interpreted from a multi-level social capital perspective (i.e. from both an individual and organisational level), supplemented by signalling theory. Findings Buyers use different risk identification strategies or apply the same strategy in different ways according to the BSR type. The impact of organisational social capital on risk identification is contingent upon the degree to which individual social capital is deployed in a way that benefits an individual’s own agenda versus that of the organisation. Signalling theory generally complements social capital theory and helps further understand how buyers can identify risks, especially in adversarial BSRs, e.g. by using indirect signals from suppliers or other supply chain actors to “read between the lines” and anticipate risks. Research limitations/implications Data collection is focussed on China and is from the buyer side only. Future research could explore other contexts and include the supplier perspective. Practical implications The types of relationships that are developed by buyers with their supply chain partners at an organisational and an individual level have implications for risk exposure and how risks can be identified. The multi-level analysis highlights how strategies such as employee rotation and retention can be deployed to support risk identification. Originality/value Much of the extant literature on supply chain risk management is focussed on risk mitigation, whereas risk identification is under-represented. A unique case-based insight is provided into risk identification in different types of BSRs by using a multi-level social capital approach complemented by signalling theory.

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Impact of Covid-19 on Tourism Industry in Bangladesh: A Narrative Review of the Period March 2020 to March 2021

International Journal of Community Service & Engagement ◽

10.47747/ijcse.v2i3.302 ◽

2021 ◽

Vol 2 (3) ◽

pp. 72-87

Author(s):

Md. Tariqul Islam

Keyword(s):

Secondary Data ◽

Tourism Industry ◽

Future Research ◽

Huge Number ◽

Secondary Research ◽

Recovery Strategies ◽

Research Questions ◽

Negative Impacts ◽

The Impact ◽

Industry Professional

The objective of this study is to examine the impact of COVID-19 pandemic on the tourism industry of Bangladesh and to suggest some probable recovery strategies for minimizing the effect of COVID-19 in the tourism industry of Bangladesh. Secondary data is the heart of this study and the study has been conducted by following the three steps approaches of secondary research procedures which include developing research questions, identifying the database to answer the research questions and evaluating the collected secondary dataset. The study has found that the COVID-19 has several negative impacts on the tourism industry including the noticeable losses of revenue, a huge number of cuts off of jobs and closing the operation of the business both permanently and temporarily. Though it is near to impossible to get overcome this pandemic quickly but taking proper strategies can minimize the impact and recover the industry. This study provides an understanding of the present scenario of the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic with a guideline for future research to the academician and probable recovery strategies for the industry professional.

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Supply Chains under Security Threat

Supply Chain and Logistics Management ◽

10.4018/978-1-7998-0945-6.ch002 ◽

2020 ◽

pp. 20-43

Author(s):

Miguel Gastón Cedillo-Campos ◽

A. Bueno-Solano ◽

R. G. González-Ramírez ◽

E. Jiménez-Sánchez ◽

G. Pérez-Salas

Keyword(s):

Supply Chain ◽

Supply Chains ◽

International Standards ◽

Future Research ◽

Research Approach ◽

Security Threat ◽

Supply Chain Networks ◽

Local Risk ◽

Security Standards ◽

The U.S

Contemporary prosperity depends on effective and secure supply chain networks that support economic competitiveness. Disruptions in global supply chains would have critical consequences on economies. The lack of technical studies and quantitative data concerning security that affects supply chain operations in Latin America, motivated to develop an exploratory study. Considering the complexity of the question studied, this paper details a set of case studies that explore, from a qualitative research approach, to what extent fulfilling security international standards now necessary to access mature markets such as the U.S and Canada allows export companies located in emerging countries as Mexico to face effectively the different types and levels of local risk. These results should help both academics and practitioners to more readily understand, first, the key logistics components now taken into account when improving security in export-oriented supply chains is required, and second, decision-makers' perspectives regarding supply chain security standards (SCSS) available on the market. A discussion of results is exposed and finally, discussion and future research are presented.

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Simulation Modeling of the Sustainable Supply Chain

Sustainability ◽

10.3390/su12156007 ◽

2020 ◽

Vol 12 (15) ◽

pp. 6007 ◽

Cited By ~ 3

Author(s):

Patrycja Hoffa-Dabrowska ◽

Katarzyna Grzybowska

Keyword(s):

Sustainable Development ◽

Supply Chain ◽

Global Economy ◽

Simulation Models ◽

Exhaust Emissions ◽

Simulation Tool ◽

Sustainable Supply Chain ◽

Use Of Resources ◽

Negative Impacts ◽

The Impact

The development of the global economy affects the environment in which we are living, often in negative ways, including pollutions, exhaust emissions, depletion of natural resources, and other concerns. Therefore, it is so important to use resources in a reasonable, sustainable manner and to be aware of the impact of our activities on the environment, which in the next stage translates into trying to limit negative impacts to the environment. Aspects of sustainable supply chain (SSC) have become more and more popular in the last years. Entrepreneurs pay more attention to the aspect of sustainable development in their activities, especially to exhaust emissions. The rational use of resources is also a very important topic. Not only economic aspects but also environmental and social topics are taken into account in company politics, which is characteristic of sustainable development. The main purpose of this article is to show the benefits of SSC. For this purpose, the simulation models showing the supply chain and the sustainable supply chain will be built. The benefits of SSC in economic and environmental aspects will be presented using a computer simulation tool. Using a simulation tool fits in with sustainability; thanks to modeling supply chains in their virtuality and analysis, many resources can be saved in reality (for example, thanks to the consolidation of freight).

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Artificial Intelligence, Machine Learning, Automation, Robotics, Future of Work and Future of Humanity

Journal of Database Management ◽

10.4018/jdm.2019010104 ◽

2019 ◽

Vol 30 (1) ◽

pp. 61-79 ◽

Cited By ~ 21

Author(s):

Weiyu Wang ◽

Keng Siau

Keyword(s):

Artificial Intelligence ◽

Machine Learning ◽

Industrial Revolution ◽

Future Research ◽

Way Of Life ◽

Negative Effects ◽

Future Research Directions ◽

Negative Impacts ◽

The Impact ◽

The Way

The exponential advancement in artificial intelligence (AI), machine learning, robotics, and automation are rapidly transforming industries and societies across the world. The way we work, the way we live, and the way we interact with others are expected to be transformed at a speed and scale beyond anything we have observed in human history. This new industrial revolution is expected, on one hand, to enhance and improve our lives and societies. On the other hand, it has the potential to cause major upheavals in our way of life and our societal norms. The window of opportunity to understand the impact of these technologies and to preempt their negative effects is closing rapidly. Humanity needs to be proactive, rather than reactive, in managing this new industrial revolution. This article looks at the promises, challenges, and future research directions of these transformative technologies. Not only are the technological aspects investigated, but behavioral, societal, policy, and governance issues are reviewed as well. This research contributes to the ongoing discussions and debates about AI, automation, machine learning, and robotics. It is hoped that this article will heighten awareness of the importance of understanding these disruptive technologies as a basis for formulating policies and regulations that can maximize the benefits of these advancements for humanity and, at the same time, curtail potential dangers and negative impacts.

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Value of IT in supply chain planning

Journal of Enterprise Information Management ◽

10.1108/jeim-07-2013-0053 ◽

2015 ◽

Vol 28 (1) ◽

pp. 77-92 ◽

Cited By ~ 11

Author(s):

Christoph Fuchs ◽

Andreas Otto

Keyword(s):

Supply Chain ◽

Value Creation ◽

Manufacturing Industry ◽

Continuous Production ◽

Future Research ◽

Supply Chain Planning ◽

Production Flow ◽

Content Type ◽

Value Of It ◽

The Impact

Purpose – The purpose of this paper is to understand value creation of information technology (IT) in supply chain planning (SCP). The impact of different IT components in SCP remains unclear and requires some thorough research. In addition, an analysis of the optimization dimension provides insights into intra-functional, inter-functional and cross-company optimization. Design/methodology/approach – A survey was conducted among German companies using a continuous production flow. In total, 47 of 193 contacted companies completed the web survey, which corresponds to a response rate of 24 percent. Findings – IT functionality for SCP is widely spread. The value of IT functionality in SCP is tremendous. Implementations in demand fulfillment and available-to-promise (ATP) have the biggest value creation potential. Supply chain performance indicators can be improved by investments in certain functional domains. Packaged standard software is widely distributed and should be considered as the first option. IT functionality to improve intra-functional processes is significantly more often implemented than IT functionality for inter-functional or cross-company process optimization although the realized value is comparable. Research limitations/implications – Respondents of the survey are limited to the German continuous production flow industry. Future research could be interesting in the discrete manufacturing industry. Originality/value – The paper provides empirical insights into the value of IT in SCP where data are less available than in the ERP context. Furthermore, this paper provides first insights into the optimization dimension whether processes are optimized intra-functional, inter-functional or cross-company.

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