Food loss and waste constitute a substantial threat to global food system sustainability,
representing 38% of energy consumption in the supply chain. The 2030 Agenda for …

In recent years, there is a noticeable increase in interest in supply chain smartness and
sustainability since a growing number of companies are adopting smart technologies and …

Quality function deployment (QFD) translates customers' requirements into product design
requirements for improving quality and design of the product. Very often, customers' …

With quality function deployment (QFD) as its basis, the product design team is instrumental
in promoting sustainability by incorporating relevant requirements in the early stages of the …

Purpose The need for consumer involvement in innovation processes has been recognised
for four decades. Consumer involvement as a part of open innovation is an important …

Since it is an important human need and many organizations are involved in the value
chain, the agricultural food supply chain is exposed to various risks that arise naturally or …

Purpose An effective performance management must track level of employee engagement,
ensure employee feedback on all aspects and ensure that the people act on that …

The aesthetic appearance and features of a product are the most censorious elements for
the accomplishment of a product in the industry. An aesthetic is the quality element which …

Purpose Halal food market has grown significantly over the years. As consumers are
becoming more aware of the significance of halal food products and certification, food …

The aim of this study was to develop a quality index and examine the effects of drying apples
using three technologies (supercritical CO 2 drying, air drying and freeze drying) during a …