Sustainability in food supply chain management and key enablers : A case study in agro food industry in Sarawak

Wong, Alicia Yye Rouy (2022) Sustainability in food supply chain management and key enablers : A case study in agro food industry in Sarawak. Project Report. Melaka, Malaysia, Universiti Teknikal Malaysia Melaka. (Submitted)

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Abstract

In order to encounter the future surge among huge population demand as the result of increasing in competition for expanding in scarce resources, the production of food must be augmented as food system has a positive link towards sustainability. Therefore, it is significant to implement some initiatives approaches so sustainability in agro-food supply chain management can be achieved. In this case study, Sarawak Produces Industries Company (SPIC) was selected among the agro-food company to examine their perception of sustainable food supply chain management and their key enablers to implement sustainable initiatives in Sarawak agriculture food supply chain. Exploratory research design and qualitative research method was adopted in this study as it allowed the researcher to develop a better comprehension by gaining information from participants through interview session. The first research objective had been achieved as the perception of sustainable food supply chain management among the Sarawak Produces Industries Company (SPIC) is identified. The second research objective had also been achieved as the key enablers includes pressure by various governmental, regulating agencies and non-government bodies; understanding customer and other stakeholder requirements; and resources allocation and information sharing within and across the hierarchy are analyzed. Other than that, the main enabler is also determined as pressure by various governmental, regulating agencies and non-government bodies. In conclusion, this research is beneficial towards for the researcher and the agro-food industry in Sarawak to build a sustainable healthy eating community and supply chain management.

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