A Bibliometric Analysis of the Literature on Food Industry Supply Chain Resilience: Investigating Key Contributors and Global Trends
Abstract
:1. Introduction
2. Data Source and Methodology
3. Findings: Bibliometric Analysis Results
3.1. Publication by Year
3.2. Contribution by Journals
3.3. Research Areas on Food Industry Supply Chain Resilience
3.4. Country Analysis
3.5. Influence of Authors
3.6. Most Relevant Contributions
4. Analysis of Research Trends
4.1. Keyword Analysis of Research Hotspots on Food Supply Chain Study
4.2. Cluster Analysis
5. Research Gaps and Future Research Opportunities
6. Conclusions
Author Contributions
Funding
Informed Consent Statement
Conflicts of Interest
Glossary
Blockchain technology | A digital ledger system that allows for secure and transparent tracking of transactions. |
Carbon footprint | The total amount of greenhouse gases that are emitted through the production and consumption of goods and services. |
Circular economy | An economic system that aims to minimize waste and make the most of resources by reusing and recycling materials. |
Digital technologies | Technologies that use digital information and communication to improve efficiency and productivity. |
Food security | The state of having reliable access to sufficient, safe, and nutritious food. |
Food supply chain systems | The network of interconnected entities involved in the production, processing, packaging, storage, transportation, and distribution of food products from the farm to the table. This includes farmers, suppliers, manufacturers, wholesalers, retailers, and consumers, as well as the infrastructure and technologies that facilitate the movement of food products through the supply chain. |
Food systems resilience | The ability of the food system to withstand and recover from disruptions. |
Food waste | The disposal of food products that are still safe and nutritious for consumption. |
Industry 4.0 | The integration of advanced technologies, such as automation, data analytics, and artificial intelligence, into the manufacturing process. |
Precision agriculture | The use of sensors and GPS to collect data on soil conditions, weather, and crop growth to optimize farming practices. |
Precision farming | A type of farming that uses data analytics and technology to optimize crop yields and reduce waste. |
Public health | The overall health and well-being of a population. |
Risk management | The process of identifying, assessing, and mitigating risks to the supply chain. |
Seafood supply chain | The process of moving seafood products from producers to consumers. |
Smart agriculture | The use of technology, such as drones and sensors, to monitor crop health and improve efficiency. |
Supply chain disruptions | Interruptions or delays in the process of moving products from producers to consumers. |
Sustainability | The ability to meet the needs of the present without compromising the ability of future generations to meet their own needs. |
Traceability | The ability to track the movement of products or ingredients throughout the supply chain. |
Transparency | The degree to which information is readily available and accessible. |
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Source | Publisher | TP | TC | SJR | SNIP | Cite Score |
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Supply Chain Management | Emerald Publishing | 4 | 653 | 0.27 | 0.22 | 0.33 |
Sustainability (Switzerland) | Multidisciplinary Digital Publishing Institute (MDPI) | 4 | 25 | 0.267 | 1.066 | 1.65 |
Agricultural Systems | Elsevier | 3 | 48 | 0.91 | 0.72 | 1.12 |
Frontiers in Sustainable Food Systems | Frontiers Media SA | 3 | 32 | NA | NA | NA |
British Food Journal | Emerald Publishing | 3 | 31 | 0.47 | 0.31 | 0.54 |
Resources, Conservation and Recycling | Elsevier | 2 | 564 | 1.87 | 1.09 | 2.05 |
Journal of Business Research | Elsevier | 2 | 81 | 3.129 | 2.69 | 3.48 |
Applied Economic Perspectives and Policy | Oxford University Press | 2 | 64 | NA | NA | NA |
Trends in Food Science and Technology | Elsevier | 2 | 52 | 3.57 | 3.07 | 4.24 |
PLoS ONE | Public Library of Science (PLoS) | 2 | 32 | 2.77 | 1.44 | NA |
Journal of cleaner production | Elsevier | 2 | 28 | 6.05 | 4.39 | 6.96 |
Document | Citations | Title | Journal |
---|---|---|---|
Scholten, K. (2015) | 358 | The role of collaboration in supply chain resilience | Supply Chain Management |
Sharma, H.B. (2020) | 283 | Challenges, opportunities, and innovations for effective solid waste management during and post COVID-19 pandemic | Resources, Conservation and Recycling |
Ibn-Mohammed, T. (2021) | 281 | A critical analysis of the impacts of COVID-19 on the global economy and ecosystems and opportunities for circular economy strategies | Resources, Conservation and Recycling |
Leat, P. (2013) | 153 | Risk and resilience in agri-food supply chains: the case of the ASDA PorkLink supply chain in Scotland | Supply Chain Management |
Stone, J. (2018) | 133 | Resilience in agri-food supply chains: a critical analysis of the literature and synthesis of a novel framework | Supply Chain Management |
Khatun, R. (2017) | 117 | Sustainable oil palm industry: the possibilities | Renewable and Sustainable Energy Reviews |
Xu, Z. (2020) | 107 | Impacts of COVID-19 on global supply chains: facts and perspectives | IEEE Engineering Management Review |
Tsolakis, N. (2021) | 58 | Supply network design to address United Nations Sustainable Development Goals: A case study of blockchain implementation in Thai fish industry | Journal of Business Research |
Chenarides, L. (2021) | 51 | COVID-19 and food supply chains | Applied Economic Perspectives and Policy |
Ali, M.H. (2021) | 50 | Supply chain resilience reactive strategies for food SMEs in coping to COVID-19 crisis | Trends in Food Science and Technology |
Cluster | Color | 76 Items | Main Items | Cluster Label |
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Cluster 1 | red | 20 items | Human, food industry, public health, diet, food chain, nutrition, pandemic, risk management | Food Systems Resilience and Public Health |
Cluster 2 | green | 18 items | Supply chain resilience, fishery, seafood, food supply chain, COVID-19, risk assessment | Seafood Supply Chain Resilience and Risk Management |
Cluster 3 | blue | 16 items | Sustainable development, food security, food safety, food waste, environment, blockchain, digitalization | Digital and Sustainable Food Systems |
Cluster 4 | yellow | 14 items | Agri-food sector, food production, Industry 4.0, sustainability, disasters | Agri-food Industry 4.0 and Sustainability |
Cluster 5 | purple | 8 items | Meat, animal, food system, cattle, food industries | Meat Production and the Food Industry |
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Ababou, M.; Chelh, S.; Elhiri, M. A Bibliometric Analysis of the Literature on Food Industry Supply Chain Resilience: Investigating Key Contributors and Global Trends. Sustainability 2023, 15, 8812. https://doi.org/10.3390/su15118812
Ababou M, Chelh S, Elhiri M. A Bibliometric Analysis of the Literature on Food Industry Supply Chain Resilience: Investigating Key Contributors and Global Trends. Sustainability. 2023; 15(11):8812. https://doi.org/10.3390/su15118812
Chicago/Turabian StyleAbabou, Mariame, Sara Chelh, and Mariam Elhiri. 2023. "A Bibliometric Analysis of the Literature on Food Industry Supply Chain Resilience: Investigating Key Contributors and Global Trends" Sustainability 15, no. 11: 8812. https://doi.org/10.3390/su15118812