Food is one of the largest sectors in the world from the point of both production and consumption. Its handling within the supply chain is vital to the economy and required a special consideration as it a perishable items. Globalization of the food industry requires increased transportation of the products and raw materials. The food supply chain is a series of links and inter-dependencies, from farms to food consumers’ plates, embracing a wide range of disciplines. Food Supply Chain Management brings together the most important of these disciplines and aims to provide an understanding of the chain, to support those who manage the chain
This course will provide technical staff with the opportunity to develop supply chain management skills which have been identified as a major skills gap in the Food and Beverages sector. The course will also provide participants an opportunity to enhance their skills in the food supply chain sector. Participants will be able to critically evaluate the concepts and theories that underpin the transportation, logistics and supply chain management for food that include the whole supply chain from farm to shop to customer (farm-shop-customer).