Agribusiness Management

6.

Agribusiness Supply Chain and Logistics

6.1.

Structure of Agricultural Supply Chains

6.1.1.

From Farm to Fork

6.1.1.1.

Stages of the Supply Chain

6.1.1.2.

Value Addition at Each Stage

6.1.2.

Key Players and Intermediaries

6.1.2.1.

6.1.2.2.

6.1.2.3.

6.1.2.4.

6.1.2.5.

Logistics Providers

6.2.

Procurement and Sourcing

6.2.1.

Supplier Relationships

6.2.1.1.

Supplier Selection Criteria

6.2.1.2.

Contract Management

6.2.2.

Quality Standards and Grading

6.2.2.1.

Grading Systems

6.2.2.2.

Quality Assurance Protocols

6.2.3.

Traceability Systems

6.2.3.1.

Tracking and Record-Keeping

6.2.3.2.

Food Safety Implications

6.3.

Food Processing and Manufacturing

6.3.1.

Operations Management

6.3.1.1.

Process Optimization

6.3.1.2.

Lean Manufacturing Principles

6.3.2.

Quality Control and Assurance

6.3.2.1.

Inspection and Testing

6.3.2.2.

Certification Standards

6.3.3.

Food Safety Regulations

6.3.3.1.

Hazard Analysis and Critical Control Points

6.3.3.1.1.

Hazard Analysis

6.3.3.1.2.

Critical Control Points

6.4.

Logistics and Distribution

6.4.1.

Transportation Management

6.4.1.1.

Modes of Transportation

6.4.1.2.

Cost and Efficiency Considerations

6.4.2.

Warehousing and Inventory Control

6.4.2.1.

Storage Facility Management

6.4.2.2.

Inventory Tracking Systems

6.4.3.

Cold Chain Management

6.4.3.1.

Temperature Control Requirements

6.4.3.2.

Cold Storage Technologies

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