The aim of the course is:
• To analyze the peculiarities and main implications of agri-food supply chains.
• To examine the main trends and aspects covered by agriculture, the agri-food processing industry, trade, catering and consumption are addressed.
• To analyze the policy issues, market structure and international trade.
Upon successful completion of the course, the student will be able to:
• describe the structure and components of agri-food supply chains
• understand the importance of managing agri-food supply chains
• recognize the parties involved in agri-food supply chains
• explain the peculiarities of agri-food supply chains
• evaluate the drivers that shape the market
Suggested Bibliography in Greek Language:
● Aurier, P. & Sirieix, L. (2019). Μάρκετινγκ Αγροτικών Προϊόντων και Τροφίμων. Αθήνα Προπομπός.
● Καμενίδης, Χ. (2018). Μάρκετινγκ Αγροτικών Προϊόντων. Θεσσαλονίκη: Κυριακίδη.
● Μαλινδρέτος, Γ. (2015). Εφοδιαστική αλυσίδα, logistics και εξυπηρέτηση πελατών.
● Αθήνα: Σύνδεσμος Ελληνικών Ακαδημαϊκών Βιβλιοθηκών.
Suggested Bibliography in English Language:
● Iakovou, E., Bochtis, D., Vlachos, D. & Aidonis, D. (2016). Supply Chain Management for Sustainable Food Networks. Hoboken, New Jersey: John Wiley & Sons.
● Information Resources Management Association (2016). Agri-Food Supply Chain Management. Hershey, Pennsylvania: IGI Global.
Related academic Journals:
• Supply Chain Management: An International Journal
• Food Policy
• International Food and Agribusiness Management Review
• Journal of Agribusiness in Developing and Emerging Economies
• Journal of Cleaner Production
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