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The convergence of ethics and fraud: challenges facing procurement functions in food supply chains

Dani, S. and Fassam, L. (2016) The convergence of ethics and fraud: challenges facing procurement functions in food supply chains. Paper presented to: The 21st LRN Annual Conference and PhD Workshop 2016, Cambridge Veterinary School, 2016-09-07 - 2016-09-09.

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Abstract:
The food sector has witnessed a number of high profile contamination events in the near past. These are generally spread across the world and are caused sometimes by negligence but in many cases have been intentional fraud. The global nature of food supply chains presents major challenges as any contamination in one part of the chain will flow rapidly through the supply chain. The recent horsemeat contamination scandal in Europe has sparked off a wide debate with regards to the food we eat (Earley, 2013). This case brought forth two important challenges of the food industry: the complexity of their supply chain and the issues with visibility. The milk contamination scandal in China (2008) depicted the responsibility and accountability for limiting the contamination (Dani and Deep, 2010). In the UK, post the Horsemeat case, food fraud is one of the most discussed topics in regards to the food supply chain. However it is also important to understand the aspects of ethical behaviour within this discussion both from the aspect of buyers and suppliers. This paper presents a view in this discussion, from the perspective of procurement functions within food supply chains.
Uncontrolled Keywords:
/dk/atira/pure/sustainabledevelopmentgoals/zero_hunger
Creators:
Dani, S. and Fassam, L.
Faculties, Divisions and Institutes:
Research Institutes > Institute of Logistics, Infrastructure, Supply & Transport
Date:
9 September 2016
Date Type:
Publication
Journal or Publication Title:
The 21st LRN Annual Conference and PhD Workshop 2016
Event Title:
The 21st LRN Annual Conference and PhD Workshop 2016
Event Dates:
2016-09-07 - 2016-09-09
Place of Publication:
GBR
Event Location:
Cambridge Veterinary School
Event Type:
Other
Language:
English
Status:
Published / Disseminated
Refereed:
Yes
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