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March 1, 2004
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FOOD SUPPLY CHAIN MANAGEMENT Michael A. Bourlakis and Paul W.H. Weightman Published 2003 Paperback 236 Pages Price: 34.00 [pounds sterling] (UK: Blackwell)

The food supply chain is a series of links and interdependencies, from farms to consumers' plates. Food Supply Chain Management provides an understanding of the chain, to support those who manage each part, and to encourage and enhance the development of research in this varied and important area.

Food Supply Chain Management follows a 'farm to fork' structure. Each chapter starts with aims and an introduction and concludes with study questions that students in particular will find useful. Topics ...

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