Author:
Taylor David H.,Fearne Andrew
Abstract
PurposeTo highlight the problems with and propose a framework for improving demand management in retail food supply chains.Design/methodology/approachThe paper draws on empirical evidence from multiple case studies and develops a framework for improvement in demand management for retail food supply chains.FindingsAnalysis of the characteristics of demand within a number of retail food supply chains demonstrates a propensity for misalignment of demand and supply due to issues such as demand amplification, inappropriate production policies and inconsistencies with information systems and data handling procedures.Research limitations/implicationsThe case study evidence on which the conceptual framework is based is drawn exclusively from the UK, where retail food supply chains are generally more mature than in other parts of the world. The proposed framework is based on empirical evidence but has not been formally tested.Practical implicationsMore collaboration, information sharing and joint planning beyond the manufacturer‐retailer interface is critical if retail food supply chains are to function efficiently and effectively in retail environments where promotional activity creates significant uncertainty.Originality/valueDemand management in retail food supply chains has received little attention from supply chain researchers to date. This paper proposes a framework for improvement based on greater collaboration and joint planning from farm to fork.
Subject
General Business, Management and Accounting
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