Open AccessThe weather sensitivity of the UK food retail and distribution industry
Author(s) -
Agnew Maureen D,
Thornes John E
Publication year - 1995
Publication title -
meteorological applications
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
SCImago Journal Rank - 0.672
H-Index - 59
eISSN - 1469-8080
pISSN - 1350-4827
DOI - 10.1002/met.5060020207
Subject(s) - distribution (mathematics) , business , environmental science , sensitivity (control systems) , retail industry , food industry , meteorology , marketing , geography , engineering , mathematical analysis , mathematics , electronic engineering , political science , law
This paper focuses attention on the weather sensitivity of the food and drinks sector within the UK retail and distribution industry. The potential benefits to accrue from the application of meteorological knowledge are evaluated in light of current advances in retail information systems and management. Subsequently, the viability of using weather forecasts in operational decision‐making is discussed from both the meteorological and industrial standpoints.