Effective Supply Chain Management: A Way Forward for Sustainability and Food Security

Food plays a significant role in human existence, and the survival of increasing world population depends on a reliable global food supply network. Having food accessible when you need it, in the right quantity, and of the right quality is essential, regardless of whether these food supply networks are national or international. In the last decades, the food industry has seen significant development. The movement of people for work and migration has led to a demand for food products from across the globe and retailers are keen to meet the rising demands. The design of retail spaces, technological developments in monitoring and tracking, shipping, operations management, and packaging have made it possible to import food products from anywhere in the world and make them available to customers all year long. The individual or organization has to have a thorough understanding of the many processes of the contemporary supply chain and the elements involved in the best performance at each step to achieve successful supply chain, while adhering to sustainable practices. The chapter discusses the effectiveness of food supply chains from beginning to finish as well as many elements that may impact it.