TY  - JOUR
AB  - Purpose– To develop an innovative methodology to apply lean value chain improvement techniques to a complete supply chain for a food product from farm to consumer.Design/methodology/approach– Action research based on a UK case study involving farmers, a food processor and a major retailer.Findings– Value stream analysis (VCA) highlights significant opportunities to improve supply chain performance, profitability and relationships.Research limitations/implications– Lean/VCA methodologies can be readily applied to the retail and processor elements of food chains. However, further research is required to apply the concepts to farm operations.Practical implications– Subsequent to this research, VCA techniques have been increasingly adopted in UK agri‐food sectors including meat, dairy, cereals and horticulture.Originality/value– Application of lean concepts and VCA in the agri‐food sector. Development of a multi‐echelon supply chain improvement methodology.
VL  - 35
IS  - 10
SN  - 0960-0035
DO  - 10.1108/09600030510634599
UR  - https://doi.org/10.1108/09600030510634599
AU  - Taylor David H.
PY  - 2005
Y1  - 2005/01/01
TI  - Value chain analysis: an approach to supply chain improvement in agri‐food chains
T2  - International Journal of Physical Distribution & Logistics Management
PB  - Emerald Group Publishing Limited
SP  - 744
EP  - 761
Y2  - 2024/09/18
ER  -