Alternative fresh beef distribution systems: A Form-space approach

J. L. Diaz, Donald E. Farris and Kerry K. Litzenberg
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J. L. Diaz: Assistant Professor of Agribusiness in the Division of Agriculture at Arizona State University, Postal: Assistant Professor of Agribusiness in the Division of Agriculture at Arizona State University
Donald E. Farris: Professor of Agriculture Economics in the Department of Agricultural Economics at Texas A&M University, Postal: Professor of Agriculture Economics in the Department of Agricultural Economics at Texas A&M University
Kerry K. Litzenberg: Assistant Professor of Agricultural Economics in the Department of Agricultural Economics at Texas A&M University, Postal: Assistant Professor of Agricultural Economics in the Department of Agricultural Economics at Texas A&M University

Agribusiness, 1986, vol. 2, issue 2, 199-214

Abstract: In recent years, new methods of fresh distribution have been adopted and|or tried to increase marketing efficiency. There is uncertainty as to the effectiveness of these new distribution methods compared to the old ones. In this paper, five alternative methods of fresh beef distribution were budgeted for ten regions in the State of Texas. These budgets were analyzed with a multidimension linear programming model. Although all systems entered the optimal solution when wage rates and processing capacities were varied, boxed-beef was clearly the leading system accounting for approximately 75% of the volume.

Date: 1986
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DOI: 10.1002/1520-6297(198622)2:2<199::AID-AGR2720020205>3.0.CO;2-O

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