Motivations of fresh-cut produce firms to implement quality management systems

被引:51
作者
Fouayzi, H
Caswell, JA
Hooker, NH
机构
[1] Ohio State Univ, Dept Agr Environm & Dev Econ, Columbus, OH 43210 USA
[2] Univ Massachusetts, Dept Resource Econ, Amherst, MA 01003 USA
来源
REVIEW OF AGRICULTURAL ECONOMICS | 2006年 / 28卷 / 01期
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D O I
10.1111/j.1467-9353.2006.00277.x
中图分类号
F3 [农业经济];
学科分类号
0202 ; 020205 ; 1203 ;
摘要
A survey of the fresh-cut produce industry (e.g., bagged salads, baby carrots, stir-fry mixes, cut-fruit mixes) shows firms' motivation to adopt quality management systems and the effects of implementation on firms and their relationships with suppliers and customers. Data from surveyed members of the International Fresh-cut Produce Association suggest that system adoption was very widespread. The effects were intra-firm (e.g., improved management and efficiency of quality systems) and inter-firm (e.g., improved identification and facilitation of trade with firms in the supply chain). Satisfaction with adoption of quality management systems was linked to many of the same factors.
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页码:132 / 146
页数:15
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