The effect of the Covid-19 pandemic on food supply chain disruption in developed countries

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Significance: This study represents a pioneering effort to unveil the consequences and effects of COVID-19 on the food industry in developed countries.

Research Aim: This study describes the influences of the novel Coronavirus on the supply chain process of the food industry in developed countries.

Research Methodology: An analysis was conducted on 15 industry articles and categorized into two major themes: the effect of each stage, and the general effects on all stages, each is further subdivided into additional themes.

The systematic review is further supported by international case studies.

Research Findings: Results show that firms are moving to localization, focusing on tier-1 supplier risk, e-commerce and changing their inventory policies, and evaluating alternative sources of supply to manage disruptions caused to their business operations amid the COVID-19 outbreak.

Research Recommendations: It's recommended to pay more attention to protect the food supply against disruptions and to strengthen the design of the food supply chain in the future.

Also, resilience in the food supply chain should be improved in the future.

Supply chain firms can use the countermeasures provided in this study to mitigate the impact of COVID-19 and make the best out of this pandemic.