
Food Supply Chain Management and Logistics
Understanding the Challenges of Production, Operation and Sustainability in the Food Industry
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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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Table of contents
- Praise for Food Supply Chain Management and Logistics
- Food Supply Chain Management and Logistics
- Dedication
- Contents
- List of Figures
- List of Tables
- Preface to the first edition
- Acknowledgements
- 01 Introduction to food supply chains
- Part One Food production
- 02 Food production
- 03 Food manufacturing
- Part Two Operational challenges
- 04 Food retailing
- 05 Food logistics
- 06 Challenges in international food supply chains
- 07 Collaboration and relationships
- 08 Food sourcing and procurement
- 09 Risk management
- 10 Technology trends in food supply chains
- Part Three Sustainability and future challenges
- 11 Food regulation, safety and quality
- 12 Food innovation
- 13 Sustainability challenges in food supply chains
- 14 Food sector and economic regeneration
- 15 Food security and future challenges
- Additional Reading
- Index
- Copyright Page