Chapter 1
Fundamentals of Agri-Supply Chain
Concept and importance of supply chain in agriculture
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Components of the agri-supply chain
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Agri-supply chain flows: Product, Information, and Cash
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Supply chain drivers: Facility, Inventory, Transportation
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Bullwhip effect in agricultural supply chains
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Chapter 2
Logistics and Transportation
Modes of transport for agricultural commodities
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Containerization and multimodal transport in agri-business
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Cold chain logistics: Design and management
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Last-mile delivery challenges in rural areas
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Logistics cost optimization for perishables
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Chapter 3
Inventory and Warehouse Management
Storage requirements for different agricultural products
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Inventory control techniques (ABC, VED) in agri-business
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Scientific storage and pest management in warehouses
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Warehouse receipt financing and collateral management
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Management of buffer stocks and strategic reserves
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Chapter 4
Sourcing and Procurement
Strategic sourcing models for agri-processors
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Direct procurement from farmers and FPOs
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Electronic procurement and e-NAM integration
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Quality assessment and standardization at procurement
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Contract farming as a procurement strategy
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Chapter 5
Technology and Coordination in SC
IT applications in agri-supply chain coordination
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Traceability and blockchain in food supply chains
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Agri-supply chain performance metrics and SCOR model
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Collaborative planning and forecasting (CPFR) in agri-business
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Risk mitigation and resilience in agri-supply chains
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