Food Supply Chain Management and Logistics: From Farm to Fork
- 3h 56m
- Samir Dani
- Kogan Page
- 2015
It is important for the food industry to innovate both with regards to demand management and sustainability of food sources for a growing population. Food Supply Chain Management and Logistics covers the food supply chain from "farm" to "fork," taking into consideration the various challenges and supporting mechanisms to make sure the food that reaches the consumers' plates is safe.
This book explores key aspects of food supply chains from a management and social perspective, including:
- Food supply chains: production, manufacturing
- Food logistics
- Food regulation, safety and quality
- Food sourcing
- Food retailing
- Risk management
- Food innovation
- Technology trends
- Food sector and economic regeneration
- Challenges in International food supply chains
- Triple bottom line trends in the food sector
- Food security and future challenges
About the Author
Samir Dani is Head of the Logistics Operations and Hospitality Management program at the University of Huddersfield. He has experience working on research projects with a diverse range of management issues, from supply chain alignment to leadership to e-commerce.
In this Book
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Food Supply Chain Management and Logistics—From Farm to Fork
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Preface
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Introduction to Food Supply Chains
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Food Production
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Food Manufacturing
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Food Retailing
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Food Logistics
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Challenges in International Food Supply Chains
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Collaboration and Relationships
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Food Sourcing and Procurement
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Risk Management
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Technology Trends in Food Supply Chains
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Food Regulation, Safety and Quality
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Food Innovation
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Sustainability Challenges in Food Supply Chains
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Food Sector and Economic Regeneration
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Food Security and Future Challenges
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Additional Reading
