Enhancing the extended value chain of the aromatic plant sector in Italy: a multiple correspondence analysis based on stakeholders’ opinions

Giuseppe Di Vita (), Daniela Spina (), Rachele De Cianni (), Roberto Carbone (), Mario D’Amico () and Raffaele Zanchini ()
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Giuseppe Di Vita: University of Messina, Polo Universitario Dell’Annunziata
Daniela Spina: University of Catania
Rachele De Cianni: University of Turin
Roberto Carbone: University of Catania
Mario D’Amico: University of Catania
Raffaele Zanchini: University of Turin

Agricultural and Food Economics, 2023, vol. 11, issue 1, 1-24

Abstract: Abstract The aim of the study has been to understand the stakeholders’ stance, with respect to the different stages of Porter’s value chain, to learn what activities could create the most value to the future competitiveness of the Italian aromatic sector. The main challenges faced by stakeholders and possible future strategies have been investigated. A survey, consisting of four subsequent phases: creation of a focus group, identification of actors and experts, gathering of data, and processing of the data using descriptive statistics and Multiple Correspondence Analysis (MCA), has been performed. The stakeholders agreed that the Italian aromatic sector needs to enhance its value chain, but there is a polarisation of importance especially towards processors and retailers. Processors consider operations and outbound logistics as the most relevant primary activities, while retailers consider marketing and sales. Firm infrastructure and technology development are the more relevant support activities for retailers, while human resource management for processors. Farmers are apprehensive of imports, while processors agree that priority should be given to the bargaining power of retailers. Training of professionals emerges as an important future strategy to improve the extended value chain of the sector. The article investigates the extended value chain of the aromatic plant sector, according to Porter's model, in combination with a multivariate explorative tool (MCA). The results represent preliminary insights that can be used to diversify the role and sensitivity of different stakeholders, with respect to supply chain competitiveness and innovation.

Keywords: Multiple Correspondence Analysis; Extended value chain; Porter’s model; Aromatic plants; MAPs; Italy (search for similar items in EconPapers)
Date: 2023
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