... implications By describing a method for firms in cocoa supply chains to scientifically track their cocoa back to the farm level, the research shows that organizations can conduct social audits for child labour and environmental abuses at specific farms proven to be in their supply chains. This provides...

... in global apparel SCs. It comprises content analysis and abductive category-building based on previous literature. Findings A conceptual framework emerges to describe TfS as an evolving cycle, comprising three dimensions: governance, collaboration and tracking and tracing. Resources and capabilities...

... and evaluate its impact. Design/methodology/approach This paper illustrates a framework using SKU-level data from an industry-leading manufacturer, its distributors, end-users and suppliers. Findings Firms benefit from tracking multiple intra-firm bullwhips and from tracking bullwhips pertinent...

... , 2004). L14 Q13 Q18 Uncertainty Standardisation Transaction cost theory Tracking Transaction risks © Emerald Publishing Limited 2017 Emerald Publishing Limited Licensed re-use rights only 29 07 2016 25 11 2016 01 04 2017 01 04 2017 Furthermore...

... of associated products, which requires the backward tracking of potentially deficient batches and the forward tracing of potential products that must be recalled, is crucial in the management of product recalls (Fritz and Schiefer, 2009). The logistics management approach to the unique-identification...

...Timo Ala‐Risku; Jari Collin; Jan Holmström; Juha‐Pekka Vuorinen Purpose This paper aims to describe how performance in the project supply chain can be improved by implementing information technology solutions that track site installation and inventory. Design/methodology/approach The case...

... coding system Tracking Barcodes The unending cycle of rising supply chain costs impacts the bottom line of all players involved. Manufacturers, retailers and distributors consider supply chain cost reduction as a critical issue to be addressed in their business. This desire to cut supply chain...

.... The first study describes the type of information exchanged, before the BSE outbreak. The second study describes the type of information exchanged after the BSE outbreak, prior to compulsory labelling. The paper provides insight in the development of tracking and tracing for beef products. The paper...

... (Entwistle et al., 1997). Agriculture Competitiveness Food industry Quality assurance Scotland Tracking In the late 1980s and early 1990s, the Scottish agricultural industry was trying to come to terms with a number of major challenges, not only to long established farming...

...Jacques Viaene; Wim Verbeke Discusses the restoration of consumer confidence in the Belgian meat industry through Sanitel, a traceability system that tracks products through the entire supply chain. It is a prerequisite to an effective supply chain and quality management. Discusses the process...

... damage to the environment are controlled in some way, and details must be noted. © MCB UP Limited 1998 Food industry Information technology Internet Quality assurance Supply chain Tracking In 1992 the Government commissioned a report to look at the quality of information about...

... consultation with Allflex and Oxley Systems it was decided to trial electronic identification which would meet the two primary requirements of accuracy and ease of use. © MCB UP Limited 1998 Agriculture Electronic data interchange Meat Scotland Supply chain Tracking The UK beef...

... recommends disciplines and controls necessary for EN 45011 accreditation. © MCB UP Limited 1998 Agriculture Co‐operatives Quality assurance Scotland Tracking Whilst cereal crops have not been associated with the recent major food scares arising from livestock products, the ease...