外文资料翻译 《面向农村专业合作社的区域物流信息系统研究》.docVIP

Traceability as part of competitive strategy in the fruit supply chain Abstract Purpose – The paper aims to focus on traceability as part of information management in the fruit supply chains of Emilia-Romagna, Italy. A review of the rules in use for traceability distinguishes between baseline traceability and traceability plus (T t ), which encompasses many further embedded value attributes. Design/methodology/approach – The paper takes the form of a qualitative study involving in-depth interviews with key informants in the Italian fresh produce chain. Findings – Findings are discussed in terms of different themes including identi?cation of three distinct types of supply chains and the impact upon them and categorisation of traceability systems across the different chains. Identi?ed are the impact of information systems management; purchasing management; product management transaction costs; and co-ordination issues. Research limitations/implications – The study’s ?ndings are based on Italian fresh produce traceability context only. Practical implications – Elements of competitive strategy are considered in the analysis of fruit supply chains of Emilia-Romagna, to demonstrate that not only strategic, but also operative choices determine the way a single ?rm or supply network manages traceability and information issues. Applications of such elements to buyer and seller selection as well as to competing retailers of the fruit supply chain, verify the hypothesis. Originality/value – The paper adds to the body of knowledge surrounding prior studies on the development of traceability systems and develops further the analysis of legal and value-adding dimensions of traceability. Keywords Information control, Fruits, Supply chain management Paper type Research paper Introduction A plurality of legal systems refer to traceability issues: statutory law, voluntary standards and contractual agreements and ?rm strategies. The basic interpretation of traceability derives from