India is a large producer of food, specifically, fruits and vegetables and ranks among the top three producers across the world, but due to heavy post-harvest losses, the country is able to export only a very small fraction. The scenario can be improved if cold chain logistics are improved. With...

The concept of bull whip effect remains a critical issue in the supply chain of products in global market. A small variance in the demands of the downstream end-customers may cause dramatic variance in the procurement volumes of upstream suppliers via the bull whip effect under the condition...

There is growing interest and investment in the use of radio frequency identification (RFID) technology as a means of greater visibility in supply chains, leading to improved inventory management through improved customer and sales information in retail chains. Retailing is emerging as a...

A customer-focused retail supply chain management affects retailers’ success in terms of higher competitive priorities (responsiveness, reliability, resiliency, and realignment), better customer value, improved customer loyalty, and satisfaction, long-term customer relationships, increased...

"This book builds on the available literature in the field of supply chain management focusing on aspects of retail, analytics and risk management. It explores the risks, challenges and opportunities in the SCM space. It discusses the latest developments in the field of retail management and...