Value of information in agro-food logistics management : a case of the Dutch floriculture supply chain network

Data and information flows in agro-food supply chains have exponentially increased due to diverse embedded tracking/sensing devices, ubiquitous usage of computer systems, and increasing data/information sharing among firms. This promises a huge potential value when the data are gathered and turned into information/knowledge that can be used to make better decisions. Focusing on agro-food logistics management, this PhD thesis investigates how to utilize available data/information in agro-food supply chains to improve logistics processes. Using the Dutch floriculture supply chain network as the... Mehr ...