Publication Date
2006
Journal or Book Title
Review of Agricultural Economics
Abstract
Asurvey of the fresh-cut produce industry (e.g., bagged salads, baby carrots, stir-fry mixes, cut-fruit mixes) shows firms’ motivation to adopt quality management systems and the effects of implementation on firms and their relationships with suppliers and customers. Data from surveyed members of the International Fresh-cut Produce Association suggest that system adoption was very widespread. The effects were intra-firm (e.g., improved management and efficiency of quality systems) and inter-firm (e.g., improved identification and facilitation of trade with firms in the supply chain). Satisfaction with adoption of quality management systems was linked to many of the same factors.
DOI
10.1111/j.1467-9353.2006.00277
Pages
132-146
Volume
28
Issue
1
Recommended Citation
Fouayzi, H; Caswell, JA; and Hooker, NH, "Motivations of fresh-cut produce firms to implement quality management systems" (2006). Review of Agricultural Economics. 38.
10.1111/j.1467-9353.2006.00277