A scoping review of export supply chain efficiency frameworks for perishable horticultural products
Exporting perishable horticulture products is a complex undertaking which can create inefficiencies within export supply chains (ESCs). It is vital to identify an efficient ESC framework to enhance the competitiveness of horticultural exports. Whilst prior research has focussed on selected efficienc...
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| description | Exporting perishable horticulture products is a complex undertaking which can create inefficiencies within export supply chains (ESCs). It is vital to identify an efficient ESC framework to enhance the competitiveness of horticultural exports. Whilst prior research has focussed on selected efficiency indicators such as logistics or consumer perceptions, a holistic framework specific to horticultural produce is yet to be developed. This study develops such a framework by identifying the key dimensions and indicators of an efficient horticulture ESC using a systems approach. A scoping review was conducted with a total of 62 studies meeting the inclusion criteria. Key efficiency indicators were grouped under seven dimensions of an ESC: economic, time, management, network, innovation, market and eco-efficiency. Careful management of these domains is required to achieve an efficient ESC for perishable horticulture that can deliver on consumer satisfaction and meet sustainability outcomes. We show that management, time, and network efficiencies should be applied at every stage of ESC, whereas other efficiency dimensions are required only at certain stages. This research fills a gap in understanding efficient horticultural ESC frameworks for stakeholders such as researchers, industry bodies, growers, distributors, processors, exporters, retailers and policymakers. |
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| spelling | doaj-art-e88fe12cc8f34953b9da9975053906f42025-08-20T03:22:04ZengElsevierSupply Chain Analytics2949-86352025-06-011010011210.1016/j.sca.2025.100112A scoping review of export supply chain efficiency frameworks for perishable horticultural productsSabrina Haque0Delwar Akbar1Susan Kinnear2Azad Rahman3Correspondence to: School of Business & Law, Central Queensland University, Australia.; School of Engineering and Technology, Central Queensland University, AustraliaSchool of Engineering and Technology, Central Queensland University, AustraliaSchool of Engineering and Technology, Central Queensland University, AustraliaSchool of Engineering and Technology, Central Queensland University, AustraliaExporting perishable horticulture products is a complex undertaking which can create inefficiencies within export supply chains (ESCs). It is vital to identify an efficient ESC framework to enhance the competitiveness of horticultural exports. Whilst prior research has focussed on selected efficiency indicators such as logistics or consumer perceptions, a holistic framework specific to horticultural produce is yet to be developed. This study develops such a framework by identifying the key dimensions and indicators of an efficient horticulture ESC using a systems approach. A scoping review was conducted with a total of 62 studies meeting the inclusion criteria. Key efficiency indicators were grouped under seven dimensions of an ESC: economic, time, management, network, innovation, market and eco-efficiency. Careful management of these domains is required to achieve an efficient ESC for perishable horticulture that can deliver on consumer satisfaction and meet sustainability outcomes. We show that management, time, and network efficiencies should be applied at every stage of ESC, whereas other efficiency dimensions are required only at certain stages. This research fills a gap in understanding efficient horticultural ESC frameworks for stakeholders such as researchers, industry bodies, growers, distributors, processors, exporters, retailers and policymakers.http://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S2949863525000123HorticultureSupply chainPerishableExportEfficiencySustainability |
| spellingShingle | Sabrina Haque Delwar Akbar Susan Kinnear Azad Rahman A scoping review of export supply chain efficiency frameworks for perishable horticultural products Supply Chain Analytics Horticulture Supply chain Perishable Export Efficiency Sustainability |
| title | A scoping review of export supply chain efficiency frameworks for perishable horticultural products |
| title_full | A scoping review of export supply chain efficiency frameworks for perishable horticultural products |
| title_fullStr | A scoping review of export supply chain efficiency frameworks for perishable horticultural products |
| title_full_unstemmed | A scoping review of export supply chain efficiency frameworks for perishable horticultural products |
| title_short | A scoping review of export supply chain efficiency frameworks for perishable horticultural products |
| title_sort | scoping review of export supply chain efficiency frameworks for perishable horticultural products |
| topic | Horticulture Supply chain Perishable Export Efficiency Sustainability |
| url | http://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S2949863525000123 |
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