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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| Format: | eBook |
| Language: | English |
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Hoboken :
Wiley-Blackwell,
2011.
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| Online Access: | Full Text via HEAL-Link |
| Summary: | "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"-- |
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| Physical Description: | 1 online resource (668 pages) |
| Bibliography: | Includes bibliographical references and index. |
| ISBN: | 9781444339895 1444339893 9781444339871 1444339877 1405182997 9781405182997 |
| DOI: | 10.1002/9781444339895 |
