Intelligent agrifood chains and networks /

• Other Authors: Bourlakis, Michael, Vlachos, Ilias P., Zeimpekis, Vasileios
• Format: eBook
• Language: English
• Published: Hoboken : Wiley-Blackwell, 2011.
• Subjects: Food > Storage.; Food > Transportation.; Business logistics.; Agricultural industries.; TECHNOLOGY & ENGINEERING > Food Science.; Electronic books.

"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...