Factors affecting the adoption of quality assurance systems in small food enterprises

P. Karipidis; K. Athanassiadis; S. Aggelopoulos; E. Giompliakis

doi:10.1016/j.foodcont.2008.02.008

Factors affecting the adoption of quality assurance systems in small food enterprises

P. Karipidis
, K. Athanassiadis
, S. Aggelopoulos
, E. Giompliakis

Technological Education Institute of Thessaloniki

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Abstract

The implementation of quality assurance systems in the global food market strengthens companies' position and improves their competitiveness. After considering existing research findings regarding the implementation of quality assurance systems in enterprises in various economic sectors (food, non-food, manufacturing, and services), this paper examines the benefits or advantages, as well as the disadvantages or barriers, that may face small food enterprises implementing such systems. In this way, it is possible to identify the main internal and external factors which may affect the decision of a small food enterprise to adopt a quality assurance system. Several managerial, marketing, and policy implications are proposed related to the improvement of the business environment for adoption of quality assurance systems by small food enterprises.

Original language	English
Pages (from-to)	93-98
Number of pages	6
Journal	Food Control
Volume	20
Issue number	2
DOIs	https://doi.org/10.1016/j.foodcont.2008.02.008
Publication status	Published - Feb 2009

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SDG 9 Industry, Innovation, and Infrastructure

Keywords

Adoption
Advantages and barriers
Assurance systems
Benefits and costs
Food quality
Small enterprises

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