Open AccessInvestigating Supply Chain issues in the Food Processing Industry
Author(s) -
Shahbaz Khan,
MA Ashfaq,
Muhammad Usman Awan,
H. URehman,
Sher Kamal,
N. T. X. Hoa,
Muhammad Shafiq
Publication year - 2020
Publication title -
iop conference series. materials science and engineering
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
eISSN - 1757-899X
pISSN - 1757-8981
DOI - 10.1088/1757-899x/847/1/012071
Subject(s) - business , marketing , supply chain , food processing , supply chain management , resource (disambiguation) , food supply , food industry , computer science , economics , agricultural economics , computer network , chemistry , food science , political science , law
With the recent increase in the complexity of food industries, numerous issues including rapid changes in taste and demand for food supplies are on the rise, particularly in developing countries. Aim: This research study was aimed at investigating supply chain management issues in food processing industries and influence of these factors on business performances. Methods: Research data from respondents was collected using online social platforms and Statistical Package for Social Sciences (SPSS) was employed to analyses the data. Results : Research findings indicated that factors including human resource management, technology, facility issues, and customer relations negatively influence business performance. Conclusion : Findings also reflect that human resource management issues represent a significant driver for improving performance of the food industries. This research study offers insight regarding barriers and drivers influencing the operations of food processing industries and what measures should be taken accordingly.