Vertical Relationships and Coordination in the Food System
Author | : Giovanni Galizzi |
Publisher | : Physica |
Total Pages | : 660 |
Release | : 1999-03-29 |
ISBN-10 | : UCSC:32106014905258 |
ISBN-13 | : |
Rating | : 4/5 ( Downloads) |
Download or read book Vertical Relationships and Coordination in the Food System written by Giovanni Galizzi and published by Physica. This book was released on 1999-03-29 with total page 660 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: New analysis and empirical evidence on several topics such as the determinants of shape and nature of the vertical relationships in the food system, the determinants of vertical co-ordination and competition, types and mechanisms of co-ordination as well as the consequences for competitiveness, consumer welfare and policy implications are provided. The focus is on vertical issues at different stages of the food chain with a particular emphasis on the increasing role played by retailers in shaping the vertical relationships in the food system through the development of food supply-chain management.