Abstract:
This research presents and analyses supply chain performance indicators for Australian beef
producers, processors and retailers/wholesalers based on an empirical approach.
The survey results showed that:
for producers, competitive advantage was significantly influenced by the supply chain
performance components food quality, flexibility and responsiveness; for processors, competitive advantage was significantly influenced by the supply chain
performance components food quality and responsiveness; at the retail/wholesale level, competitive advantage was significantly influenced by food
quality, flexibility, responsiveness and efficiency; a significant problem affecting the overall performance of the Australian beef supply chain
was unskilled and inexperienced staff.
