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Innovation and Future Direction of Supply Chain Management in the Canadian Agri‐food Industry

Jill E. Hobbs
- 28 Jun 2008 - 
- Vol. 46, Iss: 4, pp 525-537
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The supply chains for agri-food products in Canada are being shaped by a number of forces including the globalization of markets, technological change and the increased focus by consumers on issues such as food safety, quality assurance and environmental sensitivity as discussed by the authors.
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The supply chains for agri-food products in Canada are being shaped by a number of forces including the globalization of markets, technological change and the increased focus by consumers — both domestically and internationally — on issues such as food safety, quality assurance and environmental sensitivity. This paper explores these changes, offering an explanation of why they are occurring, discussing the driving forces for change and providing examples from alternative supply chain structures in the Canadian agri-food sector.

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