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    Methodological frameworks for research and development on improving linkages and the competitiveness of supply chains

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    Authors
    Murray-Prior, Roy
    Date
    2007
    Type
    Conference Paper
    
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    Murray-Prior, Roy. 2007. : Methodological frameworks for research and development on improving linkages and the competitiveness of supply chains, in O'Reilly, S and Keane, M and Enright, P (ed), 16th International Farm Management Congress: A vibrant rural economy the challenge for balance, 15th-20th July 2007, pp. 195-201. Cork, Ireland: International Farm Management Association.
    Source Title
    Proceedings of the 16th International Farm Management Congress: A vibrant rural economy - the challenge for balance
    Source Conference
    16th International Farm Management Congress: A vibrant rural economy the challenge for balance
    Additional URLs
    http://www.ifmaonline.org/pdf/congress/07MurrayPrior.pdf
    http://www.ifmaonline.org/pages/con_articles.php?article=5
    Faculty
    Department of Agribusiness
    Division of Resources and Environment
    Muresk Institute
    School
    Agribusiness
    URI
    http://hdl.handle.net/20.500.11937/13892
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    • Curtin Research Publications
    Abstract

    This paper outlines methodological frameworks for conducting research and development with agribusiness supply chains in transitional economies where the objective is to improve the competitiveness of the supply chains in a global environment. The key difficulty when operating with supply chains is the complexity of the issues involved because constraints can occur from production by small farmers through to the relationship between retailers and consumers. Failure to address key constraints can lead to failure to have any impact. This creates problems for integrating research, because researchers are generally trained in disciplines that cover only a small proportion of the issues and operate from differing epistemologies. The other difficulty is to incorporate a framework for change management, since good research is not much use unless it leads to positive outcomes. A framework for managing these problems is outlined, which has been developed and trialled in work with vegetable supply chains in the Philippines and coffee supply chains in PNG. The framework incorporates a dualistic agribusiness systems model for mapping the chain issues and combines this with a pluralistic framework derived from Checkland's soft systems methodology for research analysing the system. This is integrated with a participatory action research methodology for change management.

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