Fields of Action for Designing Measures to Avoid Food Losses in Logistics Networks

Julia Kleineidam
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Julia Kleineidam: Chair of Logistics, Institute for Technology and Management, Technical University of Berlin, 10623 Berlin, Germany

Sustainability, 2020, vol. 12, issue 15, 1-20

Abstract: The literature contains many analyses of measures against food loss. However, there exists no structured analysis of the objective of these measures. This study employs a systematic literature analysis and open expert interviews, combining the perspectives of science and practice. For each analyzed case, we identified the objectives behind the implemented measures. Using qualitative clustering, we categorized the located objectives into fields of action. The identified 13 fields of action provide an overview of the objectives of food loss prevention measures. The results indicate that different levels of importance can be assigned to these fields of action. In particular, the results show the relevance of increased network cooperation and transparency within a company and along the entire value chain. Furthermore, the study indicates that the creation of transparency provides the greatest overall added value in terms of reducing food losses.

Keywords: food loss management; food logistics; success factors; systematic literature review; interviews (search for similar items in EconPapers)
JEL-codes: O13 Q Q0 Q2 Q3 Q5 Q56 (search for similar items in EconPapers)
Date: 2020
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