Understanding The Dynamics Of Produce Markets
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Understanding The Dynamics Of Produce Markets
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language : en
Publisher: DIANE Publishing
Release Date : 2000
Understanding The Dynamics Of Produce Markets written by and has been published by DIANE Publishing this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2000 with Grocery trade categories.
Understanding The Dynamics Of Produce Markets
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language : en
Publisher:
Release Date : 2000
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Understanding Dynamics Of Equitable Market Transformation
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Author : Derek Chan
language : en
Publisher:
Release Date : 2018
Understanding Dynamics Of Equitable Market Transformation written by Derek Chan and has been published by this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2018 with categories.
"In this thesis, I investigate the market conditions and structures that hinder and promote firm innovations that result in market transformations, and the strategies that could be used to encourage market shifts towards more equity across SES. In doing this study, I analyze and deconstruct components of market infrastructure, and decision-making structures from firms, consumers and government. I adopt a system dynamics (SD) approach that allows for theory development into generalized statements. These statements are verified by data and policy insights. To motivate the study, I first conduct an empirical investigation set in the food market, which has faced increasing pressure over the past few decades to become more healthful. My research on consumer acceptance of healthful product innovations across SES is in two food categories: yogurts and cereals (Chapter 1). With this, I confirm that consumers respond to economics (pricing), convenience, differentiation and health factors when deciding on foods, and firms vary their strategies across SES regions.Next, I develop a framework of market structure and decision-making and a computational model to investigate market transformations. This framework builds on the empirical study from Chapter 1 by focusing on meso-level interactions among food producers, consumers, and non-producers in this environment. I draw upon extant research on the interactions between for-profit firms, consumers, and other actors in the market that constrain and promote market transformation to provide a logical and internally consistent dynamic framework to analyze market change. In this model, I hypothesize on causal links concerning social exposure and contagion of consumer behavior. I identify three mechanisms shaping market structure: (a) the development of firm capabilities (requiring for-profit actor investments), (b) the building of consumer consideration (through attention and exposure), and (c) the development of built complementary systems and institutions of the market. These three mechanisms serve as inertial forces that constrain market behavior, but they also serve as the means by which solutions to introducing equitable change occur. This model and the analysis provide a thorough framework to explain the differences in food consumption across SES observed in the empirical study in Chapter 1 (the second chapter after the introduction). I then conduct additional tests on sensitivity of market conditions that may differ across contexts in a submodel to support a discussion on model generalization across different contexts. In addition, I address future research and implications to research in market transformation (Chapter 3).Contributions from this thesis can be summarized in three parts. First, I produce a dynamic model that serves as a rigorous framework within which to analyze market-level forces that determine market structure. This model considers actions and decision-making structures from multiple actors. Second, I use this framework both to demonstrate why market actions are not enough to form purposeful market change across SES and to show the utility of multi-actor policy solutions to overcome the identified market barriers. Single-actor strategies typically target only one of the three recognized market mechanisms, while multi-actor, coordinated strategies overcome barriers through two or three of these mechanisms. Third, this framework and model contribute to research in market transformation in multiple lines of management literature, including addressing social issues, firm and individual collective action and innovation. This thesis accomplishes this goal through an inherent advantage of the SD approach because it takes a whole systems view, not favoring one actor over another." --
Reconnecting Markets
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Author : Estelle Biénabe
language : en
Publisher: Routledge
Release Date : 2016-04-08
Reconnecting Markets written by Estelle Biénabe and has been published by Routledge this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2016-04-08 with Science categories.
The rapid changes taking place in the structure and governance of national and regional agri-food markets in developing countries seriously affect the ability of agriculture, especially small-scale agriculture, to contribute to economic growth and sustainable development. Reconnecting Markets is the second volume of case examples from the Regoverning Markets programme (2005-2008). It focuses on the keys to inclusion of small-scale farmers and rural SMEs into dynamic national and regional markets. The cases document specific arrangements that appear to have played a positive role in supporting greater inclusion, such as public policies and business initiatives, collective action by farmers and support from development agencies.
Growth Dynamics In New Markets
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Author : Martin F. G. Schaffernicht
language : en
Publisher: John Wiley & Sons
Release Date : 2018-07-16
Growth Dynamics In New Markets written by Martin F. G. Schaffernicht and has been published by John Wiley & Sons this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2018-07-16 with Business & Economics categories.
An innovative simulation-based approach for strategic decision making when launching new products Growth Dynamics in New Markets contains a dynamic case study and simulations that reveal what it takes to successfully introduce a product into a new market. Written by experts in the field, the text and companion website include a compelling simulation game and a variety of simulation models. Using the simulation game and computer models, readers are challenged to design and put in place a strategy about product introduction and competitive behavior. The simulation models build on each other to help to arrive at a comprehensive understanding of product uptake as well as market development and competitive dynamics. The authors present different approaches for enhancing the models and offer guidance for applying them to real-world problems. This groundbreaking text clearly shows how to develop maps of dynamic systems, formulate candidate policies and evaluate them based on the simulations. It also reveals how to use computer simulations to understand what decisions could and should be made, when to make them and how intensive they should be. The authors present an interactive approach that: Contains an innovative combination of a case study, simulation game and simulation models for developing the skills to introduce a product to the marketplace Offers targeted questions that help to enhance the understanding of the material presented Presents detailed answers and solutions to a number or real-world business challenges Features video tutorials that explain how the simulation experiments are implemented and interpreted Aids in the development an action-oriented, pragmatic understanding of the underlying forces in business Designed for students of business administration, management, industrial engineering, informatics, engineering, and public policy, Growth Dynamics in New Markets offers an innovative approach that combines the practice of dynamic reasoning and the use of simulation to design and test possible policies.
Professionals In Food Chains
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Author : Svenja Springer
language : en
Publisher: Brill Wageningen Academic
Release Date : 2018
Professionals In Food Chains written by Svenja Springer and has been published by Brill Wageningen Academic this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2018 with Animal welfare categories.
If we are to better understand and negotiate current and future problems in the food supply chain, it will be essential to pay more attention to the role and position of professionals involved. 'Professionals in food chains' addresses questions as: What are the main ethical challenges for professionals in the food supply chain? Who within this complex field holds responsibility for what? What does it mean for the food-related professions to operate in an atmosphere of immense social tension and high expectations? Which virtues are required to do a 'good' job? In brief: What can be said about the roles, responsibilities, and ethics of professionals across this dynamic field? Topics covered include general issues on professional roles and responsibility, sustainable food supply chains, novel approaches in food production systems, current food politics, the ethics of consumption, veterinary ethics, pedagogical/educational and research ethics, as well as aquacultural, agricultural, animal, and food ethics.
Agrifood System Transitions In Brazil
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Author : Paulo André Niederle
language : en
Publisher: Routledge
Release Date : 2020-10-29
Agrifood System Transitions In Brazil written by Paulo André Niederle and has been published by Routledge this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2020-10-29 with Business & Economics categories.
This book explores the agrifood system transitions in Brazil to provide a new understanding of the trajectory of agriculture and rural development in this country. It accentuates the increasing diversifi cation and hybridization of food production and consumption practices throughout history. With a framework that combines convention theory, neoinstitutional approaches and practice theory, this book suggests the concept of “food orders” which represents different arrangements of practices, institutions and sociotechnical artifacts. By exploring the interrelations between these elements, the book looks at six different food orders: industrial, commercial, domestic, aesthetic, civic and fi nancial, in tandem with examples of practices, sectors and territories to understand the dynamics of each one. This aids in understanding the main tendencies of the agrifood sector in such a vast country that, being a major player in global food markets, also affect production and consumption dynamics in several other countries. Besides, this book also seeks to comprehend the current institutional changes in Brazil that may be critical to interpret the global dissemination of populist and autocratic governments. Offering key insights into the contemporary sociology of agriculture and food, this book demonstrates how strengthening democracy and supporting the organization of civil society are major challenges when we think about transition for sustainable food systems.
Who Benefits From Marketing Farmers
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Author : Tracy Lerman
language : en
Publisher:
Release Date : 2013
Who Benefits From Marketing Farmers written by Tracy Lerman and has been published by this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2013 with categories.
Despite increasing media celebrating smaller-scale farmers and ranchers, these producers face considerable challenges in remaining economically viable. As a result, this scale of agriculture has disappeared steadily for the past several decades and beginning producers experience substantial barriers to entry. One significant obstacle is lack of profitable market access. To address this gap, advocates and researchers have proposed a variety of models. One model, offered by Stevenson and Pirog (2008), are values-based supply chains (VBSCs). VBSCs are wholesale marketing channels where participants work collaboratively to ensure the economic success of all other participants and especially producers. Relationships in VBSCs have high degrees of transparency, trust, collaboration, and equity. To signify support for producers, retail products sold through VBSCs are often differentiated by the identity of the agricultural operation producing it. The VBSC model is being put into practice across the country, ostensibly to increase producer viability. This thesis is an examination of supply chains selling farm-identified, fresh market produce from Northern California farms to grocery stores in the Bay Area. I chose this region to explore these questions because of the many consumers interested in supporting farmers. Learning how this model operates in this setting may provide greater understanding of how it may work in regions where the market for farm-identified products is just beginning to grow. Through interviews with retailers, distributors, and farmers, I examine how these supply chains compare to the VBSC model, specifically regarding the relationships between VBSC participants, price paid to farmers, reasons for farm identification, and farmers' perception of benefits. I found that some distributors and retail produce buyers did a better job of delivering benefits to farmers than others. I also found that farmer benefits were hampered by four main areas of constraints: a) consumer demand and expectations; b) disconnect between relationships and benefits; c) general dynamics of the fresh produce market; and d) values claims fatigue and authenticity. Ultimately, I conclude that, while VBSCs can provide additional viable marketing channels for small and mid-scale producers, farmers cannot replicate the direct connection with consumers in wholesale markets and must continue to use face-to-face marketing to help consumers meaningfully connect to the source of their food.
Eating Asian America
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Author : Robert Ji-Song Ku
language : en
Publisher: NYU Press
Release Date : 2013-09-23
Eating Asian America written by Robert Ji-Song Ku and has been published by NYU Press this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2013-09-23 with Cooking categories.
Examines the ways our conceptions of Asian American food have been shaped Chop suey. Sushi. Curry. Adobo. Kimchi. The deep associations Asians in the United States have with food have become ingrained in the American popular imagination. So much so that contentious notions of ethnic authenticity and authority are marked by and argued around images and ideas of food. Eating Asian America: A Food Studies Reader collects burgeoning new scholarship in Asian American Studies that centers the study of foodways and culinary practices in our understanding of the racialized underpinnings of Asian Americanness. It does so by bringing together twenty scholars from across the disciplinary spectrum to inaugurate a new turn in food studies: the refusal to yield to a superficial multiculturalism that naively celebrates difference and reconciliation through the pleasures of food and eating. By focusing on multi-sited struggles across various spaces and times, the contributors to this anthology bring into focus the potent forces of class, racial, ethnic, sexual and gender inequalities that pervade and persist in the production of Asian American culinary and alimentary practices, ideas, and images. This is the first collection to consider the fraught itineraries of Asian American immigrant histories and how they are inscribed in the production and dissemination of ideas about Asian American foodways.
Industrial Dynamics And The Evolution Of Markets In The Mutual Fund Industry
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Author : Andreas Mattig
language : en
Publisher: Springer Science & Business Media
Release Date : 2010-12-01
Industrial Dynamics And The Evolution Of Markets In The Mutual Fund Industry written by Andreas Mattig and has been published by Springer Science & Business Media this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2010-12-01 with Business & Economics categories.
The asset management, and more specifically the mutual fund industry, is facing major strategic challenges. Although the market is growing overall, its growth attracts a steady stream of new entrants and new products that jeopardize the position and profitability of (large) incumbent firms. In order to cope with this setting, Andreas Mattig focuses on a holistic market model to sketch the mutual fund industry structure. This allows to propose a new measurement approach and to track the industrial dynamics. Based on these theoretical contributions, he concentrates on governance aspects and moulds the results into a practice-oriented strategic framework.