Meeting the Challenges of Food Sector using Supplier Relationship Management

Abstract

According to different rapports, one of the most important challenges of nowadays is food security and waste problem. These are also the Sustainable Development Goals till 2030 such as "Zero Hunger", "Responsible Production and Consumption". Strategic and operational interventions can be prioritised across national, regional or industry level in food supply chains. The aim of this article is to present the possibility of using supplier relationship management in securing food and reducing waste. The considerations are based on the following scientific methods: literature analysis, a survey performed using Computer Assisted Telephone Interview among Polish organic distributors. In the article, the role of supplier relationship management in reassuring sustainable business was underlined. As a result, the portfolio of tools and advices for practical use, mostly by purchasing and procurement departments, in food securing and reducing waste was presented. The most important ones are as follows: traceability, measuring performance, evaluations and collaborative actions.

Logistics and Agri-Food: Digitization to Increase Competitive Advantage and Sustainability. Literature Review and the Case of Italy

“…In the agri-food sector, logistics is strategic for companies and represents a key element in determining their success [19,62,63], yet logistics is often more complex to manage here than it is in other industries. The complexity of logistics in the agri-food industry is due to the characteristics of the specific products, the required logistical processes to keep them fresh and good, and the network itself [64], as very far away markets must be served, some of which are characterized by a low level of connectivity (e.g., some African regions).On the other hand, complexity is accentuated by the increase in service expectations from the end-user in terms of punctuality, accuracy, flexibility and timeliness [65].…”