Vol. 19 Núm. 1 (2025): Derecho en Sociedad
ENSAYOS / ESSAYS

Global Suppliers and their effect on the global supply chain for food

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  • Abigail Orozco Bolaños,
  • Hans Johann Burckhardt,
  • Léonie Menard
Abigail Orozco Bolaños
Universidad Latinoamericana de Ciencia y Tecnología (ULACIT)
Hans Johann Burckhardt
Universidad Latinoamericana de Ciencia y Tecnología (ULACIT)
Léonie Menard
Universidad Latinoamericana de Ciencia y Tecnología (ULACIT)
DOI: https://doi.org/10.63058/des.v19i1.319

Publicado 2025-03-31

Palabras clave

  • food supply chains ,
  • globalization ,
  • sustainability ,
  • digitization ,
  • impact of COVID-19

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Orozco Bolaños, A., Burckhardt, H. J., & Menard, L. (2025). Global Suppliers and their effect on the global supply chain for food. Derecho En Sociedad, 19(1), 231–243. https://doi.org/10.63058/des.v19i1.319

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This conceptual article examines the effects of global suppliers on the global food supply chain, emphasizing the impact of globalization, COVID-19, digitization, sustainability, and geopolitical events. Drawing on 15 academic sources, the analysis is structured around six key research questions that explore the interdependence, disruptions, technological advances, and complexities associated with food supply chains. The findings highlight the ambivalent nature of globalization, which enhances efficiency and interconnectivity while increasing vulnerability to shocks. This review also highlights the role of pandemics in exposing systemic inequalities and inefficiencies, making the case for resilience and adaptability. The environmental impact of global food supply chains and trade-offs within sustainability are analyzed. In addition, technological innovations, particularly blockchain and IoT, are identified as transformative tools for improving traceability and transparency in the food supply chain industry. This review concludes by emphasizing the urgent need for strategic reforms to ensure stable, safe, and sustainable global food supply systems.

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