{"product_id":"instant-insights-optimising-agri-food-supply-chains-paperback","title":"Instant Insights: Optimising Agri-Food Supply Chains - Paperback","description":"\u003cp\u003eby \u003cb\u003eVarious Authors\u003c\/b\u003e (Author), \u003cb\u003eSander de Leeuw\u003c\/b\u003e (Author), \u003cb\u003eRodrigo Romero-Silva\u003c\/b\u003e (Author)\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThis book provides a detailed overview of current agri-food supply chains, as well as the ways in which they can be optimised to mitigate some of agriculture's biggest challenges, including food loss and waste.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eBack Jacket\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThis book features five peer-reviewed reviews on optimising agri-food supply chains.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe first chapter provides an overview of agri-food supply chains and explores the unique characteristics which differentiate them from other manufacturing supply chains. The chapter also provides a framework for designing future agri-food supply chains.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe second chapter reviews recent advances in agri-food traceability systems and technologies, as well as barriers to their implementation. The chapter also explores possible improvement pathways and policy interventions to promote deployment of advanced food traceability systems.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe third chapter considers food governance and how it frames crisis management and product recalls in food supply chains. The chapter also addresses the use of Blockchain systems within public-private partnerships for food governance.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe fourth chapter highlights the causes of food losses and waste (FLW) and outlines strategies to prevent\/reduce FLW along the supply chain, including investments, good practices, behavioural changes and coordination within the food chain.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe final chapter explores the role of decision support systems in improving data management in agri-food supply chains. The chapter also provides an overview of organisational models used in data communication along the supply chain.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat is an Instant Insight?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e An Instant Insight gives you immediate access to key research on a topic, allowing you to get right to the heart of a subject in an instant and empowering you to contribute to sustainable agriculture.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNumber of Pages:\u003c\/strong\u003e 92\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDimensions:\u003c\/strong\u003e 0.22 x 9 x 6 IN\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eIllustrated:\u003c\/strong\u003e Yes\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePublication Date:\u003c\/strong\u003e September 24, 2024\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Books by splitShops","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":42734093533247,"sku":"9781801466653","price":91.78,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0105\/8226\/1823\/files\/853aa8946a748ed0e26d03cb9ccb5e57.webp?v=1765138631","url":"https:\/\/dhlswag.com\/products\/instant-insights-optimising-agri-food-supply-chains-paperback","provider":"BBB","version":"1.0","type":"link"}