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Specificity of the supply chain on the cereals market
Specificity of the supply chain on the cereals market

Author(s): Bogdan Klepacki, Aleksandra Perkowska
Subject(s): Business Economy / Management, Agriculture, International relations/trade, Transport / Logistics
Published by: Szkoła Główna Gospodarstwa Wiejskiego w Warszawie
Keywords: logistics; agriculture; food industry; agricultural trade; supply chain; cereals;

Summary/Abstract: The study presents the production of major agricultural products in Poland and in the world. The specificity of logistics in the field of plant production has been described in detail. The supply chain scheme in agribusiness was presented. The article presents trends on the global cereal production market and describes the market in Poland in detail. A graphic presentation of the flows of cereal products from primary producers to the consumer was prepared. The authors presented the trends of changes in the cereals sector and their products. Studies have shown that the logistics chain of cereals and their products is extensive. It covers many grain producers, agri-food processing units, agricultural trade, wholesale and retail food trade. The condition for the success of the cereal logistics chain is its efficient management, as well as the mutual trust of its participants and flexibility in adapting to new challenges.

  • Issue Year: 4/2019
  • Issue No: 4
  • Page Range: 25-36
  • Page Count: 12
  • Language: English