edited by Michael A. Bourlakis
Food Supply Chain Management provides an understanding of the chain, to support those who manage each part, and to encourage and enhance the development of research in this varied and important area.
Food Supply Chain Management covers the management of the food supply system:
- food produced on the farm
- food manufacturing
- retail and wholesale markets
- consumer issues
Contents
- Introduction to the UK Food Supply Chain
- The Food Consumer and the Supply Chain
- Perceived Risk and Product Safety in the Food Supply Chain
- Procurement in the Food and Drink Industry in the Early 21st Century
- The UK Livestock System
- UK Crop Production
- Food Manufacturing
- Food Retailing, Wholesaling and Catering
- Partnerships and Alliances in UK Supermarket Supply Networks
- New Product Development and Information Technology in Food Supply Chain Management: The Case of Tesco
- Third Party Logistics in the Food Supply Chain
- Temperature Controlled Supply Chains
- Factors Influencing Supply and Demand for Organic Foods
- The US Food Supply Chain
- The Future of Food Supply Chain Management
Index