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Food Supply Chain Management and Logistics

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

"My students find this to be an easy to use book, with plenty of relatable case examples, that summarise the key issues in food supply chain management. The addition of new cases in topical areas such as food apps, alternative proteins, sustainable sourcing and 3D food printing in the updated edition provide a good basis for class discussions."

Prof. Dr. Helen Rogers, Head of Bachelor International Business, Nuremberg University of Applied Sci

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. Les mer

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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, Nestle 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.

Detaljer

Forlag
Kogan Page Ltd
Innbinding
Innbundet
Språk
Engelsk
Sider
344
ISBN
9781398600140
Utgave
2. utg.
Utgivelsesår
2021
Format
24 x 16 cm

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"My students find this to be an easy to use book, with plenty of relatable case examples, that summarise the key issues in food supply chain management. The addition of new cases in topical areas such as food apps, alternative proteins, sustainable sourcing and 3D food printing in the updated edition provide a good basis for class discussions."

Prof. Dr. Helen Rogers, Head of Bachelor International Business, Nuremberg University of Applied Sci

"A must-read for everybody who wants to address one of the cardinal challenges of humanity: the supply of food. Comprehensive, well researched and rich in up-to date cases."

Professor Constantin Blome, Professor of Operations Management, Associate Dean Research, University

"A very comprehensive book covering food supply chains - from farm to fork - from all perspectives of food sector, including logistics, technology, regulation & safety as well as innovation and sustainability."

Professor Samir K Srivastava, Dean (Research), and Professor of Operations Management at Indian Inst

"The book offers a comprehensive overview of logistics and supply chain management in the food industry. Given the criticality of food supply chains and the risk if not managed properly, managers in the food and adjacent industries will greatly benefit from the thorough analysis. The end-to-end view of food supply chains and the latest developments how digital technologies can support food supply chains are well-covered. The topical cases examples relate the discussion to practice and are a great source for teaching."

Professor Stephan M. Wagner, Chair of Logistics Management and Director HumOSCM Lab at the ETH Zuric

"This is a fascinating book providing a comprehensive understanding of how food gets to the table, design, governance, innovations, and future challenges of the food supply chain. Supply chain practitioners have the challenge to not only learn and understand these new concepts but also utilize a number of tools and techniques to effectively manage their chains. Especially, how industry 4.0 technologies can contribute to establish a sustainable food supply chain. An abundance of case examples, tools and learning resources within this book will be extremely beneficial to students, academics and practitioners.""

Dr Manoj Dora, Director, Collaborative Projects and Outreach, Brunel University London

"The food and drink supply chain is a complex place, and the inherent risks are many. Samir has provided an insightful overview of these, supported by relevant case studies, to make this an essential text for anyone involved in food and drink production and distribution. This second edition brings food and drink supply chain issues right up-to-date and in particular focuses on the important challenges of food poverty and sustainability in supply chains and highlights the opportunity that intelligent and integrated systems, such as blockchain, will provide."

Steve Osborn, Director, The Aurora Ceres Partnership Ltd.

"International food supply chains are complex and fraught with risks. This book provides an end to end view of food supply chains and logistics; and highlights the challenges faced by international food supply chains. The comprehensive treatment of relevant topics and recent case examples will be extremely beneficial to both practitioners and academics."

Priyesh Patel MBE , DL, Chief Business Development Officer, Vibrant Foods Ltd

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