499 research outputs found

    THE “DARK” AND THE “BRIGHT” SIDES OF POWER IN SUPPLY CHAIN NETWORKS

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    One of the prerequisites for a supply chain network is the existence of a focal company, which possesses power to coordinate the network in order to realize its strategic objectives. Power represents one of the major elements of the supply chain management and seems to have been treated in the literature in contrasting ways from the two sides “dark” and “bright”. Using literature review we examine how these sides of power affect supply chain management from the viewpoint of the focal company with specific attention to coordination and cooperation issues and whether it can be used as a tool to promote the overall supply chain effectiveness.Supply Chain Networks, Supply Chain Management, Power, Focal Company, Agribusiness,

    Power Struggle in the Food Chain? Lessons from Empirical Studies on Power Influences in Chains and Marketing Channels

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    Power plays a key role in any chain relationship. In the past large manufacturers such as Unilever and Nestle were the most dominant players in the chain. However, as a result of consolidation among retailers, power has shifted towards retailers. Nowadays such retailers as Wal-Mart, Carrefour, and Tesco are seen as powerful gatekeepers controlling the access to the end consumer. Moreover, branded manufacturers and large multinational retailers become increasingly dependent on fewer and larger suppliers who can deliver high quality products at competitive prices. Since many decades there is discussion going on about the role of power in chains and marketing channels. In order to understand how power and its interactions with other constructs in the chain can be used beneficially for management of the whole chain, it is of great importance to investigate the influences and effects of power. Some of the phenomena which are said to be influenced by power include performance, satisfaction, commitment, relationship quality, conflict, compliance, problem solving, chain integration and collaboration. In this context, the aim of our work is to analyze and systemize existing empirical studies, which measure the influences of power on other phenomena, and discuss the strengths and weaknesses of existing conceptualizations of power, in order to add clarity to the existing turmoil in the literature and contribute to the understanding of the role of power in chains and marketing channels for managerial purposes.Power, Power Conceptualization, Supply Chain, Supply Chain Network, Marketing,

    ÖKONOMISCHE BEWERTUNG VON LEBENSMITTELSKANDALEN: THEORETISCHE ÜBERLEGUNGEN UND ERSTE EMPIRISCHE BEFUNDE AM BEISPIEL DES DIOXIN-VORFALLS 2011

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    Agribusiness, Agricultural and Food Policy, Agricultural Finance, Financial Economics, Food Consumption/Nutrition/Food Safety, Health Economics and Policy, Industrial Organization,

    Conflict Resolution in Vertical Collaborations in the Agri-food Sector

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    Vertical collaborations in supply chains imply the achievement of mutual benefits for the participating partners such as increasing sales, reducing costs and risks and improving the overall performance. However, the benefits are sometimes difficult to gain due to existing differences in interests and goals of the individual chain members. Thus, conflicts are inevitable. Power can be seen as one of the mechanisms to resolve conflicts in supply chains. By and large, the findings provide support that power could have a profound impact on conflict resolution in vertical collaborations. However, in order to successfully resolve conflicts the knowledge of different power types is essential

    How to Measure Food Safety? A Review of Relevant Literature

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    Approaches for prospective estimation of economic consequences until the last stage of the agri-food chain can rarely be found. Hence, we see the necessity of working out a conceptual assessment model for cost-benefit evaluation of food safety measures along the supply chain. Based on the findings of a thorough literature study a preliminary conceptual framework was developed. The purpose of the framework is to combine most relevant aspects of agri-food production, quality management, risk-analysis and regulatory impact assessment that have to be considered during in the course of an economic assessment of food safety

    Lebensmittelsicherheit und -qualitĂ€t in Russland: Anforderungen versus Herausforderungen fĂŒr die Industrie

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    Die aktuellen marktwirtschaftlichen VerĂ€nderungen haben die Unternehmen der Lebensmittelbranche vor neue Herausforderungen gestellt. Die Produktions- und Handelsunternehmen der Lebensmittelwirtschaft begegnen jeden Tag aufs Neue den wachsenden Wettbewerbs- und Kostenanforderungen und versuchen unter schwierigen und sich wandelnden Bedingungen ihre Gewinnmargen zu optimieren sowie nach neuen Strategien zur Sicherung des Marktanteils zu suchen. In Russland hĂ€ufen sich zurzeit FĂ€lle von LebensmittelfĂ€lschung. Die Palette reicht von unbedenklicher Reduzierung des Fettgehalts bis hin zum HinzufĂŒgen von gesundheitsgefĂ€hrdenden Stoffen, die nichts mit Lebensmitteln zu tun haben. Die Regierung versucht zwar auf der gesetzlichen Ebene etwas zu bewirken (etwa durch das Gesetz ĂŒber die Kennzeichnung palm- ölhaltiger Produkte) und entnimmt regelmĂ€ĂŸig Proben. Es gibt sogar eine von Rosselchosnadsor initiierte Liste von »sauberen« Betrieben, die keine Ersatzstoffe benutzen. Aber aus einer Reihe von GrĂŒnden oder Faktoren werden die Produkte weiterhin gefĂ€lscht. Der Beitrag versucht, die Situation mit der LebensmittelfĂ€lschung am Beispiel von Milch aufzuzeigen. Andere Sektoren sind ebenfalls betroffen. Dahinter stecken niedrige RentabilitĂ€t, Rohstoffmangel und teilweise kriminelle Absichten

    Some features of the bioelectric activity of the muscles with prolonged hypokinesia

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    The effects of prolonged hypokinesia, brought on by confinement to bed and the attendant lack of motor activity, on the bioelectric activity of muscles are studied. Electromyographic measurements of amplitude and frequency indicators of muscular bioelectric activity were analyzed

    Russlands Importverbot fĂŒr Agrarprodukte und die Folgen fĂŒr die russischen und europĂ€ischen AgrarmĂ€rkte

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    Als Reaktion auf die Wirtschaftssanktionen des Westens hat Russland am 6. August 2014 fĂŒr ein Jahr ein Importverbot fĂŒr einige Agrarprodukte aus der EU, den USA, Kanada, Australien und Norwegen verhĂ€ngt. Davon betroffen sind Fleisch, Milch, Obst, GemĂŒse, NĂŒsse und Fisch. Die Folgen sind weitreichend. Die Auswirkungen auf die einzelnen EU-LĂ€nder variieren je nach Grad ihrer HandelsabhĂ€ngigkeit vom russischen Markt und je nach Produktgruppe. Nach EinschĂ€tzung von Experten des Bundesministeriums fĂŒr ErnĂ€hrung und Landwirtschaft werden die Auswirkungen des russischen Importstopps fĂŒr die EU beherrschbar sein. Langfristig könnte das Importverbot jedoch einen Vertrauensverlust mit sich bringen und Russland als Markt verloren gehen. Experten sehen zudem die Gefahr, dass Russland mit diesen Maßnahmen der eigenen Wirtschaft schadet, da das Land zu einem wesentlichen Teil auf Importe angewiesen ist. Vor diesem Hintergrund werden die Sanktionen in erster Linie fĂŒr Russland negative Folgen haben
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