A School Feeding Supply Chain Framework: Critical Factors for Sustainable Program Design

A School Feeding Supply Chain Framework: Critical Factors for Sustainable Program Design

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Article ID: iaor201524748
Volume: 23
Issue: 6
Start Page Number: 990
End Page Number: 1001
Publication Date: Jun 2014
Journal: Production and Operations Management
Authors: , ,
Keywords: education, developing countries, economics, agriculture & food
Abstract:

School feeding is an established development aid intervention with multiple objectives including education, nutrition, and value transfer. Traditionally run by international organizations in low‐income settings, school feeding programs have had a substantial impact in many less‐developed countries. However, recent rethinking by the World Bank and the World Food Programme has prompted a shift toward long‐term, sustainable solutions that rely more upon local resources, local capacity, and community participation. Supply chain management, which is critical to program delivery, is vital to developing a sustainable approach to school feeding. We propose a theoretical framework that identifies the internal and external factors that shape the supply chain and connects them to the objectives and performance measures of sustainable programs. Drawing upon supply chain management theory, current school feeding practices, and expert feedback, this article contributes to development aid logistics and program transitioning with a focus on sustainable program design. It aims to provide a comprehensive introduction to school feeding and relevant supply chain issues, a framework to identify sustainability problems in school feeding supply chains, and a starting point for further research on program design.

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