Essays about: "Fruit Supply Chain Management"
Found 5 essays containing the words Fruit Supply Chain Management.
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1. Competing on sustainability - A study on stakeholder interaction, becoming truly sustainable and obtaining a sustained competitive advantage in an industry characterized by low sustainability maturity
University essay from Lunds universitet/ProduktionsekonomiAbstract : Although more and more companies are facing increasing pressure to take responsibility for their actions impacting sustainability, the pharmaceutical industry and in extension the cold chain solutions industry, have previously been exempted from scrutiny. Research on sustainability in the industry is lagging, why this master thesis aims to explore how sustainability can be incorporated into the business model while avoiding creating a disconnect between corporate strategy and actual sustainability impact. READ MORE
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2. From harvest to end consumer: Consequence of the behaviour of "Generation Y " regarding food waste on the supply chain of fresh fruits and vegetables
University essay from Jönköping University/IHH, Centre of Logistics and Supply Chain Management (CeLS)Abstract : Food waste is a major issue from various perspectives. During the process from harvest to the end consumer, almost one-third of food produced is wasted. It is not just the wasted food during the process that is concerning, there are issues in sustainability related to food waste that need to be considered. READ MORE
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3. FruitChain Revolution? - Trustworthiness of information along the physical fruit supply chain for Swedish actors importing fresh fruit from outside Europe and how Blockchain provides potential solutions
University essay from Göteborgs universitet/Graduate SchoolAbstract : Background Trust has been considered the foundation for trade and business relationships for centuries, especially in complex and fragmented Supply Chains. Blockchain technology claims to enable trustless transactions, which can benefit actors who do not trust the Supply Chain information they receive. READ MORE
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4. Post-harvest losses in fruit supply chains : a case study of mango and avocado in Ethiopia
University essay from SLU/Dept. of EconomicsAbstract : Food insecurity is a great problem worldwide and Ethiopia is one of the sub-saharan countries that are suffering from poverty and food insecurity and a large part of the population are living in a state of undernourishment. To reduce these problems, a successful horticulture production can be an important factor. READ MORE
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5. Localization of a Distribution Center for Locally Produced Fruit and Vegetables : A case study of Svenska Odlarlaget and Samodlarna
University essay from Institutionen för ekonomistyrning och logistik (ELO)Abstract : Business Administration, Business Process & Supply Chain Management, Degree Project, 15 higher education credits, 4FE006, Spring 2013 Authors: Arta Selimi and Therese Svensson Tutor: Petra Andersson Examiner: Helena Forslund Title: Localization of a Distribution Center for Locally Produced Fruit and Vegetables - A case study of Svenska Odlarlaget and Samodlarna Background: There is an increasing trend to purchase locally produced fruit and vegetables in Sweden. This is something consumer are willing to pay more for. READ MORE
