Essays about: "Food supply chain FSC"

Showing result 1 - 5 of 8 essays containing the words Food supply chain FSC.

1. 1. Balancing Demand and Supply Planning in the Food Supply Chain : Insights from a Dairy Industry Case Study

   University essay from KTH/Skolan för industriell teknik och management (ITM)

   Author : Jennifer Laktena; [2023]
   Keywords : Food Supply Chain; Demand Management Demand Planning; Supply Planning; Forecast; Promotion activities; Livsmedelsförsörjningskedjan; Efterfrågehantering; Efterfrågeplanering; Försörjningsplanering; Prognos; Kampanj;

   Abstract : Globalization and increasing demand for a variety of food products have contributed to challenges within the food industry (Zhu et al, 2018). The Food Supply Chain, FSC, involves several processes from production to distribution, involving actors from all the different steps in the network (Rohmer et al., 2018). READ MORE

3. 2. Risk Factors of Food Loss and Waste, and Life Cycle Assessment of waste management strategies in the Brazilian Leafy Vegetable Supply Chain

   University essay from Högskolan i Borås/Akademin för textil, teknik och ekonomi

   Author : Nathalie Garavito; [2023]
   Keywords : Behavioural causes; carbon footprint; causal mapping; mitigation strategies; prevention; root-cause analysis; take-back agreements;

   Abstract : Food loss and waste (FLW) occurring early in the food supply chain (FSC) leads to increased resource wastage, including land, water, fertilisers, pesticides, fuel, packaging, energy, and labour. Targeting FLW prevention benefits various aspects such as food security, productivity, economic growth, climate change mitigation, resource conservation, and food waste management. READ MORE

4. 3. The impact of expiration date tracking software in grocery stores : A task-technology fit review of information systems used for date-checking in grocery stores

   University essay from Uppsala universitet/Institutionen för informatik och media

   Author : Anna Enstam; [2022]
   Keywords : expiration date tracking software; food waste; information system; task- technology fit; case study;

   Abstract : Each year, 1.3 billion tons of food produced for human consumption are lost or go to waste globally throughout the food supply chain (FSC). Increasing the efficiency of the entire FSC is an essential action in achieving food security for the global population, which includes reducing the amount of food lost and wasted. READ MORE

5. 4. Framework for measuring the effectiveness & efficiency of supply chain resilience strategies for supply chain disruptions caused by the Covid-19 pandemic in the purchasing process of food supply chains : A multiple interview study of food retailers

   University essay from Linnéuniversitetet/Institutionen för ekonomistyrning och logistik (ELO)

   Author : Chelsea Carroll-Melzer; Luisa Marie Reuter; Joakim Åkesson; [2022]
   Keywords : supply chain resilience strategy; supply chain disruption; Covid-19 pandemic; supply chain effectiveness; supply chain efficiency; performance measurements; key performance indicator; food supply chain; food retailers; purchasing process; operational purchasing;

   Abstract : Background & aims: Prior research has, due to the ongoing Covid-19 pandemic and the resulting supply chain (SC) disruptions, increased the level of investigations in the field of SC resilience strategies. Even though many studies have been conducted within the field, little is known about the effectiveness and efficiency of those strategies. READ MORE

6. 5. Food recalls in the Food Supply Chain : A qualitative study of different product flows in a retail context

   University essay from Umeå universitet/Företagsekonomi

   Author : Emma Lindberg; Therese Sohlin; [2021]
   Keywords : food recalls; product recalls; recall; product recall process; supply chain management; supply chain; food supply chain; product flows; product safety; food safety; food industry; food retailer; livsmedelsåterkallelser; produktåterkallelser; återkallelse; produktåterkallelse process; hantering av försörjningskedjan; försörjningskedja; livsmedelsförsörjningskedja; produktflöden; produktsäkerhet; livsmedelssäkerhet; livsmedelsindustrin; livsmedelsföretag ;

   Abstract : The issue of food scandals originating from unsafe food has in recent years caught the attention of the public. Consequently, the number of food recalls has increased, and food retailers and food producers are getting questioned regarding their ability to provide consumers with safe food products. READ MORE