Sustainability and its influence on the complexity of the food supply chain
A survey study
Bibliographic Data
| ID | 21295743 |
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| Authors | Bibiana Porto da Silva (0000-0002-2429-1303, Universidade Federal do Rio Grande), Ricardo Augusto Cassel (0000-0002-9308-6434, Universidade Federal do Rio Grande do Sul), Priscila Wachs (0000-0001-6580-8826, Pontifícia Universidade Católica do Rio Grande do Sul), Vera Lúcia Milani Martins (0000-0002-4769-3049, Instituto Federal de Educação, Ciência e Tecnologia do Rio Grande do Sul), Tarcísio Abreu Saurin (0000-0003-2929-5888, Universidade Federal do Rio Grande do Sul) |
| Year | 2025 |
| Volume | 127 |
| Issue | 2 |
| Pages | 601-623 |
| Publication date | 2025-01-14 |
| Open Access | Yes |
| Type | ARTICLE |
| Venue | British Food Journal (JOURNAL) |
| Journal identifiers | ISSN: 0007-070X • E-ISSN: 1758-4108 |
| Publisher | Emerald (PUBLISHER) |
| DOI | 10.1108/bfj-06-2024-0576 |
| OpenAlex | W4405536539 |
| Language | EN |
| References cited | 52 |
Purpose To explore the relationship between sustainability and the complexity of the food supply chain (FSC) and to promote adopting a sustainable approach that balances financial growth, environmental preservation and social well-being. Design/methodology/approach Aquantitative method approach was employed using a survey of 379 respondents. Principal component analysis (PCA) was employed to evaluate the factors contributing to sustainability and their impact on the complexity of the FSC. Findings Sustainability amplifies the complexity of the FSC. Several factors that influence the complexity attributes were identified, including clean technologies, stakeholder engagement and supply chain coordination. Research limitations/implications Highlights the importance of adopting a sustainable approach that balances financial growth, environmental preservation and social well-being in FSCs. It also suggests the need for further research to improve understanding of the factors influencing the complexity of the FSC. Practical implications Companies operating in the FSC should invest in control measures, risk identification and prevention, employee training and awareness and policies and procedures for waste management and environmental sustainability. Social implications Highlights the importance of social responsibility in the FSC, including all stakeholders. It also emphasizes the need to minimize negative impacts on the environment and ensure the preservation of natural resources. Originality/value Provides a comprehensive analysis of the complexity attributes of the FSC and their relationship with sustainability factors. It offers practical and theoretical insights for companies to sustainably manage the FSC
Business · Complexity management · Economics · Environmental economics · Environmental resource management · Identification (biology) · Originality · Public relations · Qualitative research · Social sustainability · Stakeholder · Stakeholder engagement · Supply chain · Sustainability · Sustainability organizations · Food Waste Reduction and Sustainability · Innovation and Socioeconomic Development · Marketing · Sustainable Supply Chain Management
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| Highly cited | No |
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