PHYSICAL HANDLING OF FOOD PRODUCTS FROM SUPPLIERS TO RETAIL STORES--A HISTORICAL PERSPECTIVE OF SYSTEMS ANALYSIS RESEARCH

John C. Bouma

Journal of Food Distribution Research, 1979, vol. 10, issue 2, 8

Abstract: U.S. Department of Agriculture research on grocery distribution efficiency has been typically oriented toward industry segments, manufacturer, transportation, wholesaling, and retailing. By using systems analysis new opportunities for efficiency are provided, particularly with the interdependence existing in the food distribution chain.

Keywords: Agribusiness (search for similar items in EconPapers)
Date: 1979
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