Supply chains are complex entities populated by many agents and, as such, they belong to the broad category of the so called hybrid institutions (i.e. institutions in between firms and markets) (Menard, 200). A number of different strands in the economic literature are challenged by their complexity and try to better understand their role in the functioning of the economy. The aim of this work is to contribute to better understanding organizational forms in the agri-food sector, with reference to how food supply chains are featured and work. To this end, some food chains are depicted, focusing on the role of the different stakeholders, the kind of relation they establish among each other, the scope for coordinating and the kind of governance assuring the overall working of the chain.
Shaping food supply chains to enhance product quality
Carbone A
2016-01-01
Abstract
Supply chains are complex entities populated by many agents and, as such, they belong to the broad category of the so called hybrid institutions (i.e. institutions in between firms and markets) (Menard, 200). A number of different strands in the economic literature are challenged by their complexity and try to better understand their role in the functioning of the economy. The aim of this work is to contribute to better understanding organizational forms in the agri-food sector, with reference to how food supply chains are featured and work. To this end, some food chains are depicted, focusing on the role of the different stakeholders, the kind of relation they establish among each other, the scope for coordinating and the kind of governance assuring the overall working of the chain.I documenti in IRIS sono protetti da copyright e tutti i diritti sono riservati, salvo diversa indicazione.
