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Efficiency and Sustainability in Food Supply Chains: A Systematic Analysis
Abebaw Hailu Fikire1,2, Elena Viktorovna Korchagina1,3
1Graduate School of Service and Trade, Institute of Industrial Management, Economics and Trade, Peter the Great Saint Petersburg Polytechnic University, P.O. Box 195221, Saint Petersburg, Russia.
Scientifica
|June 8, 2026
Summary
Improving food supply chain efficiency and sustainability is vital for global food security. This study defines these concepts and presents a framework of influencing factors, based on a review of recent research.
Area of Science:
- Food Supply Chain Management
- Sustainable Agriculture
- Global Food Systems
Background:
- Food supply chain inefficiency presents a significant global challenge.
- Enhancing efficiency and sustainability is crucial for food security and poverty reduction.
Purpose of the Study:
- To define efficiency and sustainability within food supply chains.
- To develop a conceptual framework on factors influencing food supply chain efficiency and sustainability.
Main Methods:
- Systematic literature review following PRISMA guidelines.
- Analysis of 44 research articles published between 2020-2024.
- Searches conducted in Scopus and Web of Science indexed journals.
Main Results:
- Annual publication trends show an increase with fluctuations.
- Multidisciplinary Digital Publishing Institute is a leading publisher.
- The United Kingdom and Italy have the most active principal investigators.
Conclusions:
- Findings offer practical directions for future research and problem-solving.
- Contributes to academic knowledge, policy development, and practical strategies for sustainable food supply chains.
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