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Abstract
Purpose
Research and interest in food loss and waste (FLW) have increased, but barriers stand in the way of firms engaging in food recovery efforts. The purpose of this study is to gain a better understanding of how firms overcome these barriers.
Design/methodology/approach
This study followed a qualitative, field-study-based research design in which 23 decision-makers at food-based organizations were interviewed. Quotes were extracted and categorized to develop a conceptual model of the food recovery process.
Findings
The conceptual model that evolved helps to explain decision-making related to FLW across the following dimensions: barriers to food recovery, incentives to overcome the barriers, internal processes for engaging in food recovery and external relationships influencing internal incentives and processes. In addition, the barriers and incentives were divided into operational and managerial issues.
Originality/value
Building on the barriers to food recovery in prior research, we explored the processes that help firms overcome these barriers. The model developed in this study is an important step toward addressing these processes and relationships. It can serve as a foundation for a variety of future studies of food recovery.
期刊介绍:
Supply Chain Management (SCM) is a journal that places great emphasis on research findings with international relevance and global impact, benefitting both theory and practice. To be considered for publication, research papers and case studies submitted to SCM must contribute to extending supply chain knowledge beyond a dyadic perspective.
The journal focuses specifically on empirical research and does not accept submissions related to modelling or simulation. This is because the challenges posed by globalization and rapidly evolving technology trends have a direct impact on supply chain design and management. Therefore, it is essential for contemporary supply chain practices to be responsive, proactive, integrated, and driven by information when managing the various components of the supply chain.