Focal Interest
Focal Interest

Procurement

  1. Effect of Supply Chain Finance Solutions on Production Planning Under Yield and Lead Time Uncertainty
    Analysis of supply chain financing methods for manufacturers facing yield and lead time uncertainty, comparing APD, bank loans, reverse factoring, and buyer-backed purchase orders.
  2. Blockchain can support traceability in agri-food systems
    Explore how blockchain technology enhances traceability and sustainability in agri-food systems while addressing governance challenges, interoperability issues, and equity concerns for smallholder.
  3. Most UK farms use one or two marketing channels
    Social network analysis of UK farm marketing channels reveals complex relationships between connectivity, functional integration, and resilience across 572 farm businesses.
  4. Financial reporting quality linked to wins in competitive Japanese tenders
    Study examines how financial reporting quality and quantity affect Japanese government procurement success, revealing transparency benefits in competitive tenders and political connections as.