Trends in the global poultry meat supply chain

Abstract

Purpose

The purpose of this paper is to analyse the current status of the poultry meat supply chain.

Design/methodology/approach

The research included a literature review and evaluation of financial performance data to determine the market conditions that have impacted on both individual organisations and supply chains.

Findings

The financial data has demonstrated, for the transnational corporations (TNC) studied, a significant reduction in financial performance over the last 12 months. This is due in part to the influence of avian influenza, but also to the over supply of poultry meat and increased production costs. The ongoing management of risk within this context needs to not only address traditional risk factors, but also in publicly traded organisations address the effective management of investment risk to ensure continued shareholder confidence and organisational viability.

Originality/value

This research is of academic value and of value to those working in the food supply chain.

Citation

Manning, L., Baines, R.N. and Chadd, S.A. (2007), "Trends in the global poultry meat supply chain", British Food Journal, Vol. 109 No. 5, pp. 332-342. https://doi.org/10.1108/00070700710746759