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IFPSM and Kogan Page are hosting a joint webinar on the "Challenges in the Food Supply Chain".
The global population is forecasted to surpass 9 billion by 2050. Such growth will put a huge strain on the world food supply. Moreover, most growth will take place in emerging markets, with greater demand for resource intensive meat and dairy, owing to a growing middle class. Developed markets are also witnessing a shift in consumption patterns, with ever more demand for food that is safe, fresh, heathy and ethically sourced.
The food supply chain has a huge obligation to meet the needs of a more dynamic and demanding set of consumers, whilst still developing a food supply chain that addresses financial and sustainability pressures. The sector has to deal with change coming from various sources, sometimes simultaneously. This also has a major impact on how food supply chains operate and sustain.
In this webinar, Samir Dani:
• Discusses the challenges facing today's food supply chains
• Presents ideas for effective management of food supply chains
Samir Dani is Professor of Logistics and Supply Chain Management and Head of Logistics, Operations and Hospitality Management at the University of Huddersfield. He has experience of leading and working on various research projects in a diverse range of management and supply chain related topics. He has experience of working on projects related to food supply chain risks, food sustainability and food value chains. Professor Dani has published widely and has presented to both academic and practitioner audiences. He also has experience of working in the manufacturing sector. His book ' Food Supply Chain Management and Logistics: from farm to fork' recently won the 'Prix des Associations' awards at the 12th annual procurement 'Plumes des Achats' awards in Paris. For more information, click here.