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Understanding the Cross-border Food Supply Chain Risk and Resilience in North California

Author(s)

Ziqi Wan*

Affiliation(s)

Asian/Pacific Studies Institute, Duke University, Durham, NC, USA *Corresponding Author

Abstract

North California is the important grower of fruits and vegetables. This paper aims to understand the cross-border food supply chain risk and resilience and build up conceptual framework of risk identification, resilience and risk transmission. Research methodologies including literature review to understand the factors contributing to the supply chain risk. In a result, the Sino-U.S. relationship impact the North California food supply chain. Policy change, exchange rate fluctuations and custom inspections may lead to longer delivery time, cost increase to harm the food and fruits market stability. This paper proposes the methodologies of how to improve the supply chain resilience which include multi sources, enhance communication and collaboration and digital technology application. These measures may support the firms in North California in the food industry to enhance the capability against the supply chain risk. This may help the vegetables and fruits industry keep stable in long run.

Keywords

Cross-border Supply Chain; Risk; Resilience; North California

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