Food Supply Chain Management and Logistics
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Food Supply Chain Management and Logistics

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

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eBook - ePub

Food Supply Chain Management and Logistics

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

About this book

What are the key principles and emerging practices shaping the future of food logistics and supply chain management?

Food Supply Chain Management and Logistics
by Samir Dani is a comprehensive guide for undergraduate and postgraduate students studying logistics, supply chain management or agriculture, as well as professionals and executive learners working within or alongside food sector operations. The latest edition of this essential resource offers a clear, applied introduction to the end-to-end food supply chain and its role in feeding populations efficiently, sustainably and safely.

Starting with core principles, the textbook builds toward real-world challenges including supply chain resilience, risk mitigation and the adoption of emerging technologies. It explores sustainability, food waste and the circular economy, while examining how innovations such as blockchain, food delivery apps and big data are reshaping industry practice. Real-world examples from global leaders including Nestlé, Starbucks and Cargill illustrate how food businesses operate across supply chains and respond to shifting consumer demand, regulatory requirements and operational risk.

To support structured learning and classroom use, this edition includes:

- Real-world examples from leading global food companies
- Analysis of food-specific logistics challenges and technological change
- Discussion of sustainability, traceability and the circular economy
- New content on supply chain risk and resilience
- Online resources including downloadable PowerPoint slides for lecturers

Food Supply Chain Management and Logistics equips students and professionals with the applied knowledge and strategic insight needed to manage food logistics in today's dynamic and fast-evolving environment.

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Information

Publisher
Kogan Page
Year
2025
Print ISBN
9781398619050
eBook ISBN
9781398619067
Edition
3
Subtopic
Management

Table of contents

  1. Praise for Food Supply Chain Management and Logistics
  2. Food Supply Chain Management and Logistics
  3. Dedication
  4. Contents
  5. List of Figures
  6. List of Tables
  7. Preface to the first edition
  8. Acknowledgements
  9. 01 Introduction to food supply chains
  10. Part One Food production
  11. 02 Food production
  12. 03 Food manufacturing
  13. Part Two Operational challenges
  14. 04 Food retailing
  15. 05 Food logistics
  16. 06 Challenges in international food supply chains
  17. 07 Collaboration and relationships
  18. 08 Food sourcing and procurement
  19. 09 Risk management
  20. 10 Technology trends in food supply chains
  21. Part Three Sustainability and future challenges
  22. 11 Food regulation, safety and quality
  23. 12 Food innovation
  24. 13 Sustainability challenges in food supply chains
  25. 14 Food sector and economic regeneration
  26. 15 Food security and future challenges
  27. Additional Reading
  28. Index
  29. Copyright Page