Process redesign for effective use of product quality information in meat chains

Rijpkema, W.A.; Rossi, Roberto; Vorst, J.G.A.J. van der

doi:10.1080/13675567.2012.745840

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“…Transparency in red meat supply chains also benefit from benchmarking techniques (Manning et al, 2008). Recent developments in information and communications technology and sensing technology facilitate the means to gather, communicate, and process product quality information (Rijpkema et al, 2012). But in the present study it was found that there is no IT tool that can track the product from initial stage to final delivery stage.…”

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A study of inhibitors to transparency in red meat supply chains in Gulf cooperation council (GCC) countries

Faisal

2015

Business Process Management Journal

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Purpose – The purpose of this paper is to investigate the variables for the non-existence of transparency information in red meat supply chains operating in Gulf cooperation council (GCC) countries. The study provides a synthesis and proposes a hierarchy-based model among the identified inhibitors of transparency with their respective importance. Design/methodology/approach – The synthesis and prioritization of inhibitors are done on the basis of an extensive literature review as well as consultation with academicians and meat supply chain professionals. Using semi-structured interviews and Fuzzy-Interpretive Structure Modeling (F-ISM) approach, the research presents a structured model of the identified inhibitors. Findings – The research has two major contributions, first, it presents variables that can be considered as inhibitors for transparency in a supply chain. Second, utilizing the F-ISM model it shows that there exists a group of inhibitors having a high control power and low reliance and are of strategic importance. These variables require utmost attention to make implementation of transparency initiatives to be successful. Practical implications – At a time when management of red meat supply chain is crucial for the food security in the GCC region, these findings will be immensely helpful for the government and industry professionals in developing suitable policies to regulate the red meat supply chains. The study would be particularly relevant when the upstream side is in a developing nation and the need is to avoid any health hazards resulting from the consumption of contagious meat and jeopardize the whole supply chain. Social implications – Cases of discarding plausible contagious meat into sea or abandoning it in open to create environment hazards can be minimized if transparency is implemented in meat supply chain by considering the variables and their relationships discussed in the research. Originality/value – Key issues related to transparency in a food supply chain are discussed and interconnectedness of critical factors for the red meat supply chain are delineated.

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A study of inhibitors to transparency in red meat supply chains in Gulf cooperation council (GCC) countries

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2015

Business Process Management Journal

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“…In SC coordination, information and communication technology (ICT) enables information sharing among actors. ICT allows increasing the productivity and competitiveness performances within the SC (Rijpkema, 2012). ICT supports the integration of production and distribution processes, management of information flows, quality, traceability, food safety, flow management, logistics management and increasing sustainability.…”

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“…ICT supports the integration of production and distribution processes, management of information flows, quality, traceability, food safety, flow management, logistics management and increasing sustainability. In addition ICT systems allows the transfer of the knowledge (technology in agricultural and agro-industrial processes) to operators, thus constituting a support mechanism for policy makers for the implementation of training and training activities in line with company operations (Rijpkema, 2012).…”

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Agri-Food Supply Chain Optimization Through the Swot Analysis

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Stašys²,

Pellegrini³

2018

Management Theory and Studies for Rural Business and Infrastructure Development

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Over the last decade, agri-food chain has been changing rapidly in order to cope and face new global challenges. The key problem of the research is to find the possibilities to increase modern agri-food chain flexibility and adaptability to the needs and the requirements of all the stakeholders within the chain steps. The aim of the research is to create a conceptual agri-food supply chain optimization model and based on it define key characteristics for the selected agri-foods. A SWOT matrix has been developed in order to highlight the several aspects of four agri-food chains: wine, cereal, fruit and vegetables, and oil olive. The research results outline opportunities, strengths, weaknesses, and threats of a strategic management through the structure and characteristics of each chain by giving a deeper understanding.

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“…The resulting model can be a useful tool for deciding on the interventions to implement in a given context with respect to the desired PHL reduction. Examples of previous researches that used simulation modelling in fresh produce chains include studies by van der Vorst et al (2007) and Rijpkema et al (2012).…”

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Understanding the influence of context characteristics, logistics control and quality control on postharvest losses : a case of Zimbabwean tomato supply chains

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1.1 Background Approximately 1.3 billion tonnes of fresh food crops produced in the world for human consumption, amounting to roughly US$ 680 billion in developed countries and US$ 310 billion in developing countries, is lost after harvest every year (Gustavsson et al., 2011). Agriculture, especially the production of fruit and vegetables, is the mainstay of the economy for most Sub-Saharan African countries. Production of fruit and vegetables in Sub-Saharan Africa as of 2014, is approximated at 34.22 and 31.95 million tonnes, respectively (FAOSTAT, 2016). However, fresh produce chains are characterised by high postharvest losses (PHL), which can occur at all stages and processes between harvesting and consumption (James & Zikankuba, 2017). PHL in fresh produce chains in Sub-Saharan Africa ranges from 30 to 50% (Kitinoja et al., 2011; Affognon et al., 2015). The high PHL are a major obstacle in achieving sustainable fresh produce chains (Hodges et al., 2010). Sustainable food supply chains consider the environmental, social, and economic aspects of supply chain operations (Soysal et al., 2012; Mota et al., 2015; Zhu et al., 2018). The UK Sustainable Development Commission (DEFRA, 2002) described sustainable food supply chains as those that: (i) produce safe, healthy products in response to market demands, (ii) enable viable livelihoods to be made from sustainable land management, (iii) respect and operate within the biological limits of natural resources, (iv) achieve consistently high standards of environmental performance, (v) ensure a safe and hygienic working environment and high social welfare, and (vi) sustain the resource available for growing food. Considering this description of sustainable food chains, PHL have repercussions on sustainability of fresh produce chains as they translate to loss of production resources, such as water and crop land used for production, and loss in income for the various actors in the supply chain (Prusky, 2011). With the world population expected to balloon to nine billion by 2050, food insecurity is likely to worsen if measures are not put in place to minimise loss of the available food (Parfitt et al., 2010). PHL reduction can contribute to increasing food availability, eliminating hunger and improving farmers' livelihoods (Kasso & Bekele, 2016; Kumar & Kalita, 2017). However, the complexity of PHL requires to get insight into the multiple factors causing PHL. Despite many intervention strategies having been proposed in literature, PHL still remain a persistent problem, presenting an enormous threat to food security (Affognon et al., Chapter 1 2015). Hence, there is an urgent need for understanding the multiple causes of PHL to develop strategies for reduction. 1.1.1 Multiple causes of postharvest losses in fresh produce chains Fruit and vegetables are highly perishable in nature and are characterised by high moisture content, active metabolism, and are highly prone to mechanical damage, leading to pathological decay. These characteristics set high requirements to achieve ...

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Process redesign for effective use of product quality information in meat chains

Cited by 6 publications

References 26 publications

A study of inhibitors to transparency in red meat supply chains in Gulf cooperation council (GCC) countries

A study of inhibitors to transparency in red meat supply chains in Gulf cooperation council (GCC) countries

Agri-Food Supply Chain Optimization Through the Swot Analysis

Understanding the influence of context characteristics, logistics control and quality control on postharvest losses : a case of Zimbabwean tomato supply chains

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