Intelligent agrifood chains and networks:

"Food is difficult to handle in long supply chains because it has limited storage and handling time and spoils easily with incorrect handling, leading to logistical problems which severely affect product quality and freshness. Simultaneously, the end consumer expects to purchase high quality fo...

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Weitere beteiligte Personen: Bourlakis, Michael A. (HerausgeberIn)
Format: Buch
Sprache:Englisch
Veröffentlicht: Chichester, West Sussex [u.a.] Wiley-Blackwell 2011
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Zusammenfassung:"Food is difficult to handle in long supply chains because it has limited storage and handling time and spoils easily with incorrect handling, leading to logistical problems which severely affect product quality and freshness. Simultaneously, the end consumer expects to purchase high quality food at a reasonable price, and the modern food industry aims to meet these expectations. This book investigates the current state of affairs and the emerging technologies in managing agrifood chains and networks. Real-life case studies show new technologies are being implemented in production, warehousing, transportation and retailing"..
Beschreibung:Includes bibliographical references and index
Umfang:XIV, 296 S. Ill., graph. Darst. 26 cm
ISBN:9781405182997
9781444339888