The increasing importance of food safety has made traceability a crucial issue in the agribusiness industry. In this article, we have analysed the factors that shape the buyer-supplier relationships, and how they influence the traceability of raw materials. In order to do so, first, we have made a literature review to develop an analytical framework. Next, we have carried out four case studies on vegetable firms with the purpose of uncovering the variables that characterise buyer-supplier relationships, and its influence on traceability in this sector. Finally, we have compared the observed links with the conceptual framework derived from the literature in order to build and improved model.
Alvare et al. REF studied factors that shape client-supplier relationships and their impact on food traceability.
Buyer–supplier relationship's influence on traceability implementation in the vegetable industry
Journal of Purchasing and Supply Management
Business