Essays about: "food supply chains"

Showing result 16 - 20 of 99 essays containing the words food supply chains.

  1. 16. Supply chain effects of utilizing non destructive quality inspection in food production

    University essay from Luleå tekniska universitet/Institutionen för ekonomi, teknik, konst och samhälle

    Author : Fredrik Klein; [2022]
    Keywords : waste; inventory; production; food; quality;

    Abstract : Reducing waste and increasing efficiency in food supply chains is important for a sustainable food production. Modified Atmosphered Packaging (MAP) is a method of increasing food durability that requires gas quality and potential gas leakage inspection. READ MORE

  3. 17. Exploring Coordination Mechanisms and Product Characteristics for Food Waste Reduction Principles: A Case Study in Physical Distribution

    University essay from Lunds universitet/Teknisk logistik

    Author : Zacharias Samuelsson; [2022]
    Keywords : Food Waste; Food Waste Mitigation; Food Supply Chain; Food Retailing; Food Waste Mitigation in Distribution; Technology and Engineering;

    Abstract : Title: Exploring Coordination Mechanisms and Product Characteristics for Food Waste Reduction Principles: A Case Study in Physical Distribution Author: Zacharias Samuelsson Thesis supervisor: Eva Berg, Faculty of Engineering at Lund University Thesis Purpose: Identify food waste causes in a global distribution network and develop an improvement proposal for minimizing food waste. Method: This study develops a food waste mitigation framework based on a literature review and assess it through a case at a company. READ MORE

  4. 18. Low scores, high standards- a case study on Coop’s sustainability declaration

    University essay from SLU/Dept. of Forest Economics

    Author : Caroline Malthed; Tuva Wrenfelt; [2022]
    Keywords : Standard; retailer; Coop Sweden; small-scale producer; local food systems; supplier requirements; sustainable food products;

    Abstract : The earth's ecosystems are changing due to human activities, and it is urgent that we transform our way of living to avoid further negative effects on climate change. Food production has the single biggest impact on global environmental changes, since 21-37% of the world's total greenhouse gas emissions comes from the agricultural systems. READ MORE

  5. 19. Self-assessment for SMEs to address operational and environmental performance. : Combining SCOR, SustainableSCOR, and LCA methodologies in the food industry

    University essay from KTH/Hållbar utveckling, miljövetenskap och teknik

    Author : Franz Rothschild; [2022]
    Keywords : Supply chain management; environmental management; green supply chain management; sustainable chain management; performance measurement systems; SCOR; LCA; SustainableSCOR; SME;

    Abstract : As world population grows, so does the demand for resources exploitation and transformation. This, in turn, has an effect in the increase of the related wastes. Facing these challenges by designing and developing sustainable products and supply chains, processes, operations, and management is becoming increasingly important. READ MORE

  6. 20. “ESTAMOS ESQUECIDOS”A case study for capabilities in the perspective of small-scale vegetable producers in Southeastern Brazil

    University essay from Linnéuniversitetet/Institutionen för samhällsstudier (SS)

    Author : Bruno de Paula; [2022]
    Keywords : Small-scale producers; rural poverty; wellbeing; collective action; peasantry; quality of life; capabilities; food security; food production; family farmers; São Paulo; Brazil;

    Abstract : Global food supply chains have drastically changed over the last decades. Whereas some international firms embedded in the international markets are on the cutting edge of food production processes and technology, small-scale producers do not always experience the same opportunity in accessing such global value chains. READ MORE