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Causal Impacts of the COVID-19 Pandemic on Food Supply Chains: A Systematic Review

Version 1 : Received: 8 July 2021 / Approved: 9 July 2021 / Online: 9 July 2021 (09:37:29 CEST)

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Cardoso, B.; Cunha, L.; Leiras, A.; Gonçalves, P.; Yoshizaki, H.; Junior, I.B.; Pedroso, F. Causal Impacts of Epidemics and Pandemics on Food Supply Chains: A Systematic Review. Sustainability 2021, 13, 9799. Cardoso, B.; Cunha, L.; Leiras, A.; Gonçalves, P.; Yoshizaki, H.; Junior, I.B.; Pedroso, F. Causal Impacts of Epidemics and Pandemics on Food Supply Chains: A Systematic Review. Sustainability 2021, 13, 9799.

Abstract

The COVID-19 pandemic has severely affected the food supply chain, including producers, retailers, wholesalers, and customers. To minimize the impacts caused by pandemics and epidemics on food supply chains, it is fundamental to implement effective policies that ensure continuity in the provision, affordability, and distribution of basic food items. This research aims to identify the main impacts of pandemics and epidemics on food supply chains and policies that can minimize these impacts. Based on a systematic literature review (SLR), 174 documents are analysed to propose a taxonomy of impacts on four supply chain links: demand-side, supply-side, logistics and infrastructure, and management and operation. The taxonomy presents the main impacts, as well as the respective mitigation policies simultaneously. In addition, the literature review leads to the development of a comprehensive causal loop diagram (CLD) with the identification of main variables and their relationship with food supply chains. Finally, a specific research agenda is proposed by identifying main research gaps. These findings provide a structured method for evaluating policies that ensure the functioning of food supply chains, particularly in disruptions such epidemics and pandemics.

Keywords

COVID-19; Food Supply Chain; Epidemic; Pandemic, Disruptions

Subject

Engineering, Automotive Engineering

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