Samir Dani

Food Supply Chain Management and Logistics (eBook, ePUB)

Understanding the Challenges of Production, Operation and Sustainability in the Food Industry

• Format: ePub

Produktbeschreibung

First edition WINNER: ACA-Bruel 2015 - Prix des Associations

Food supply chains are integral in ensuring that food makes it from the farm to the table. Understanding how these operate has never been more important.

The new edition of Food Supply Chain Management and Logistics is the guide to all aspects of food supply chains. This book examines food production, operational challenges and the future challenges of the industry and sustainability. The emergence of new technologies, which are key in increasing the efficiency of processes, such as food apps, big data and blockchain, are discussed. As are wider trends including veganism and local sourcing.

Food Supply Chain Management and Logistics embeds learning using case studies from leading companies such as Cargill, Nestlé and Starbucks. In addition, case studies from sustainable businesses such as Omnom Chocolate and ReFood also feature. The book is structured to provide readers with an understanding of the basics of food supply chain management and logistics before expanding the scope to cover more of a range of topics. Online resources include PowerPoint lecture slides.

Produktdetails

• Verlag: Kogan Page
• Seitenzahl: 344
• Erscheinungstermin: 3. Juni 2021
• Englisch
• ISBN-13: 9781398600133
• Artikelnr.: 61955651

Autorenporträt

Samir Dani is Professor of Operations Management and Deputy Director of Keele Business School at Keele University, UK. He engages widely with industry and has research interests in supply chain risks, sustainability in supply chains, and the use of technology and business models. He works with the food sector on projects related to food supply risks, food sustainability, and food ecosystems. He has published widely and has presented his research to both academic and practitioner audiences.

Inhaltsangabe

Chapter
01: Introduction to food supply chains; Section
ONE: Food production; Chapter
02: Food production; Chapter
03: Food manufacturing; Section
TWO: Operational challenges; Chapter
04: Food retailing; Chapter
05: Food logistics; Chapter
06: Challenges in international food supply chains; Chapter
07: Collaboration and relationships; Chapter
08: Food sourcing and procurement; Chapter
09: Risk management; Chapter
10: Technology trends in food supply chains; Section
THREE: Sustainability and future challenges; Chapter
11: Food regulation, safety and quality; Chapter
12: Food innovation; Chapter
13: Sustainability challenges in food supply chains; Chapter
14: Food sector and economic regeneration; Chapter
15: Food security and future challenges