Intelligent Agrifood Chains and Networks
Autor: | Michael Bourlakis, Ilias P. Vlachos, Vasileios Zeimpekis |
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EAN: | 9781444339871 |
eBook Format: | PDF/ePUB |
Sprache: | Englisch |
Produktart: | eBook |
Veröffentlichungsdatum: | 25.02.2011 |
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Schlagworte: | agrifood networks food handling food logistics food processing food storage food supply chains food transportation |
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Intelligent Agrifood Chains and Networks offers a timely discussion of the current state of food logistics, and indicates the major ICT problems that can occur during production, warehousing, transportation and retailing. Emphasis is given to new technologies and intelligent systems that are able to process time-dependent information, handle emergencies, and support logistics operations in food management. In particular, the authors show how telematics and RFID can be implemented in the supply chain. The book also includes real-life case studies, in which actual food logistics problems and their solutions are presented, demonstrating how systemic and logistics approaches may be combined.
The book is directed at academics, researchers, and students seeking the necessary background in terms of the interplay between the food supply chain and ICT. Its comprehensive review of current issues in the food supply chain will be of interest to managers and technicians working in the food industry, while its technological focus will be invaluable to food scientists and technologists working in research and industry environments.
Michael Bourlakis is Professor in Marketing and Head of the Marketing and Supply Chain Management Group at Kent Business School, University of Kent, Canterbury, Kent, UK.
Ilias Vlachos is Assistant Professor in the Department of Agricultural Economics & Rural Development at the Agricultural University of Athens, Greece.
Vasileios Zeimpekis is Adjunct Lecturer in the Department of Financial & Management Engineering at the University of the Aegean, Chios, Greece.