Agriculture supply chain: A systematic review of literature and implications for future research
Journal of Agribusiness in Developing and Emerging Economies
ISSN: 2044-0839
Article publication date: 13 November 2017
Abstract
Purpose
The purpose of this paper is to review the agriculture supply chain (ASC) literature along many dimensions which include but are not restricted to scope, objective, wastages, driver, obstacle, outcome, etc.
Design/methodology/approach
In total, 203 relevant and scholarly articles of various researchers and practitioners during 2000-2016 were reviewed. The information related to definition, research methodology, global research spread, supply chain strategy, various types of produce, author profile and year of publication of ASC were collected and analysed.
Findings
The information related to empirical research and viewpoint of various ASC drivers were captured, studied and analysed in detail. Although inventory policy, demand forecasting and ASC integration were found to be important areas of ASC, they were less focused, studied and researched.
Research limitations/implications
Mainly post-harvest ASC of different agricultural produces were considered whereas products such as dairy, fishery and meat supply chains were not included in the study.
Originality/value
The paper provides an insight into various aspects of ASC in general and one can get a deeper and richer knowledge on it which will help in formulating effective strategies to design of an effective and efficient ASC. It uncovers the research gaps for the new future research paths. This systemic review is strongly felt to fill the gap in the ASC literature.
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Citation
Routroy, S. and Behera, A. (2017), "Agriculture supply chain: A systematic review of literature and implications for future research", Journal of Agribusiness in Developing and Emerging Economies, Vol. 7 No. 3, pp. 275-302. https://doi.org/10.1108/JADEE-06-2016-0039
Publisher
:Emerald Publishing Limited
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