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Food Supply Chain Management and Logistics

Understanding the Challenges of Production, Operation and Sustainability in the Food Industry

Samir Dani

Understand the food supply chain with this essential guide to the its innovations, challenges and future technologies.

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EAN: 9781398619050

Edition: 3

Published: 03 Jun 2025

Format: 234 x 156

368 pages

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About the book

What are the key principles and emerging practices shaping the future of food logistics and supply chain management?

Food Supply Chain Management and Logistics by Samir Dani is a comprehensive guide for undergraduate and postgraduate students studying logistics, supply chain management or agriculture, as well as professionals and executive learners working within or alongside food sector operations. The latest edition of this essential resource offers a clear, applied introduction to the end-to-end food supply chain and its role in feeding populations efficiently, sustainably and safely.

Starting with core principles, the textbook builds toward real-world challenges including supply chain resilience, risk mitigation and the adoption of emerging technologies. It explores sustainability, food waste and the circular economy, while examining how innovations such as blockchain, food delivery apps and big data are reshaping industry practice. Real-world examples from global leaders including Nestlé, Starbucks and Cargill illustrate how food businesses operate across supply chains and respond to shifting consumer demand, regulatory requirements and operational risk.

To support structured learning and classroom use, this edition includes:

- Real-world examples from leading global food companies
- Analysis of food-specific logistics challenges and technological change
- Discussion of sustainability, traceability and the circular economy
- New content on supply chain risk and resilience
- Online resources including downloadable PowerPoint slides for lecturers

Food Supply Chain Management and Logistics equips students and professionals with the applied knowledge and strategic insight needed to manage food logistics in today's dynamic and fast-evolving environment.

About the authors

Samir Dani is Professor of Operations and Supply Chain Management and Deputy Director of Keele Business School at Keele University, UK. He engages widely with industry and has research interests in supply chain risks, sustainability in supply chains, and the use of technology and business models. He works with the food sector on projects related to food supply risks, food sustainability, and food ecosystems. He has published widely and has presented his research to both academic and practitioner audiences.

Samir Dani

- Chapter - 01: Introduction to food supply chains;
Section - ONE: Food production;
- Chapter - 02: Food production;
- Chapter - 03: Food manufacturing;
Section - TWO: Operational challenges;
- Chapter - 04: Food retailing;
- Chapter - 05: Food logistics;
- Chapter - 06: Challenges in international food supply chains;
- Chapter - 07: Collaboration and relationships;
- Chapter - 08: Food sourcing and procurement;
- Chapter - 09: Risk management;
- Chapter - 10: Technology trends in food supply chains;
Section - THREE: Sustainability and future challenges;
- Chapter - 11: Food regulation, safety and quality;
- Chapter - 12: Food innovation;
- Chapter - 13: Sustainability challenges in food supply chains;
- Chapter - 14: Food sector and economic regeneration;
- Chapter - 15: Food security and future challenges

Reviews

Manoj Dora, Professor in Sustainable Production and Consumption, Centre for Intelligent Supply Chains, School of Management, Anglian Ruskin University

This is a fascinating book providing a comprehensive understanding of how food gets to the table, design, governance, innovations and future challenges of the food supply chain. Supply chain practitioners have the challenge to not only learn and understand these new concepts but also utilize a number of tools and techniques to effectively manage their chains; especially how industry 4.0 technologies can contribute to establish a sustainable food supply chain. An abundance of real-world examples, tools and learning resources within this book will be extremely beneficial to students, academics and practitioners.

Dr Abhijeet Ghadge, Associate Professor of Supply Chain Management, Cranfield University

A good understanding of food supply chain and logistics management is more important than ever in this rapidly changing environment. This book provides a deep dive into the farm-to-fork journey, covering various areas including production, operations, logistics, safety and sustainability. Real-world examples from the food industry help provide insights into emerging technologies as well as evolving consumer trends like veganism and local sourcing. This latest edition brings fresh perspectives to deal with modern challenges, making it an essential resource for managing the complexities of food supply chains.

Professor Dr Helen Rogers, Head of Bachelor International Business, Ohm University

My students find this to be an easy-to-use book that summarises the key issues in food supply chain management. The addition of new real-world examples in topical areas such as food apps, alternative proteins, sustainable sourcing and 3D food printing provide a good basis for class discussions.

Professor Stephan M. Wagner, Chair of Logistics Management and Director HumOSCM Lab at the ETH Zurich

The book offers a comprehensive overview of logistics and supply chain management in the food industry. Given the criticality of food supply chains and the risks involved if not managed properly, managers working in the food and adjacent industries will greatly benefit from the thorough analysis. The end-to-end view of food supply chains and the latest developments on how digital technologies can support food supply chains are well-covered. The topical real-world examples are a great source for practical teaching.

Professor Constantin Blome, Academic Dean, Lancaster University Leipzig

A must-read for everybody who wants to address one of the cardinal challenges of humanity: the supply of food. Comprehensive, well researched and rich in up-to-date real-world examples.

Professor Samir K Srivastava, Director, IIM Amritsar

A very comprehensive book covering food supply chains - from farm to fork - from all perspectives of food sector, including logistics, technology, regulation and safety as well as innovation and sustainability.

Steve Osborn, Director, The Aurora Ceres Partnership Ltd

The food and drink supply chain is complex, and the inherent risks are many. Samir Dani has provided an insightful overview of this, supported by relevant real-world examples, and written an essential text for anyone involved in food and drink production and distribution. It brings food and drink supply chain issues right up-to-date and focuses on the important challenges of food poverty and sustainability in supply chains whilst also highlighting the opportunities that intelligent and integrated systems, such as blockchain, will provide.

Priyesh Patel MBE, DL, Corporate Strategic Director, Smart Ops Water UK Ltd

International food supply chains are complex and fraught with risks. This book provides an end-to-end view of food supply chains and logistics and highlights the challenges faced by international food supply chains. The comprehensive treatment of relevant topics and recent real-world examples will be extremely beneficial to both practitioners and academics.

This is a fascinating book providing a comprehensive understanding of how food gets to the table, design, governance, innovations and future challenges of the food supply chain. Supply chain practitioners have the challenge to not only learn and understand these new concepts but also utilize a number of tools and techniques to effectively manage their chains; especially how industry 4.0 technologies can contribute to establish a sustainable food supply chain. An abundance of real-world examples, tools and learning resources within this book will be extremely beneficial to students, academics and practitioners.
Manoj Dora, Professor in Sustainable Production and Consumption, Centre for Intelligent Supply Chains, School of Management, Anglian Ruskin University

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