Food supply chain management and logistics : understanding the challenges of production, operation and sustainability in the food industry

"First edition WINNER: ACA-Bruel 2015 - Prix des Associations; Food supply chains are integral in ensuring that food makes it from the farm to the table. Understanding how these operate has never been more important. The new edition of Food Supply Chain Management and Logistics is the guide to all aspects of food supply chains. This book examines food production, operational challenges and the future challenges of the industry and sustainability. The emergence of new technologies, which are key in increasing the efficiency of processes, such as blockchain and data analytics, are discussed. As are wider trends including veganism and local sourcing.Food Supply Chain Management and Logistics embeds learning using case studies from Cargill, Nestlé and Starbucks. This book is structured to provide readers with an understanding of the basics of food supply chain management and logistics before expanding the scope to cover more a range of topics. Online resources include lecture slides, additional case studies and test questions"--