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The Aftermath of the Foot and Mouth Crisis in Agricultural Logistics: The Case of the UK Fat Lamb Chain.

Bourlakis, Michael A., Allinson, Johanne (2003) The Aftermath of the Foot and Mouth Crisis in Agricultural Logistics: The Case of the UK Fat Lamb Chain. International Journal of Logistics: Research and Applications, 6 (4). pp. 211-228. ISSN 1367-5567. (The full text of this publication is not currently available from this repository. You may be able to access a copy if URLs are provided) (KAR id:25601)

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Abstract

Foot and Mouth disease (FMD) in the UK in 2001 exposed the complex nature

of the structure in the domestic fat lamb supply chain. This supply chain comprises a large

number of physical and information transactions between members and the underlying

complexity is exacerbated by the limited use of traceability mechanisms. This paper

provides a detailed overview of the structure and relationships in the UK fat lamb supply

chain pre and post FMD 2001. The fat lamb transportation methods used by supply

chain members based in the north-east of England are analysed to determine the members’

opinions about optimum transportation practices in relation to cost efficiency,

management of animal welfare and consumer safety. These three variables are also used to

determine the supply chain members’ opinions concerning the optimum location of

auctions and abattoirs. The findings reveal, inter alia, the supply chain’s changing

structure and relationship dynamics during and post FMD 2001 and the need for

improved integration between farmers, live auctions and abattoirs.

Item Type: Article
Subjects: H Social Sciences > H Social Sciences (General)
Divisions: Divisions > Kent Business School - Division > Kent Business School (do not use)
Depositing User: J. Ziya
Date Deposited: 27 Sep 2010 15:26 UTC
Last Modified: 16 Nov 2021 10:04 UTC
Resource URI: https://kar.kent.ac.uk/id/eprint/25601 (The current URI for this page, for reference purposes)

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Bourlakis, Michael A..

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