1999 Agribusiness Forum Papers
The following papers were presented June 13, 1999 at the IAMA Agribusiness Forum in Florence, Italy. The first person listed with each paper was the presenting author and the co-authors follow. If you have any questions regarding a particular paper, please contact the presenting author directly.
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Session A1-Economic Analysis of Agribusiness Issues (I)
Collective Action, Agency Costs and Efficiency of Associations: A Case Study of IAMA
André Nassar, Universidade de São Paulo, Brazil amnassar@usp.br
Decio Zylbersztajn, Universidade de São Paulo, Brazil
Measurement Issues in Trust Research: Are We Measuring What We Think We're Measuring?
J.L. Morrow, Jr., Mississippi State University, U.S.A. bmorrow@cobilan.msstate.edu
Juan C. Batista, Mississippi State University, U.S.A.; Mark H. Hansen, Brigham Young University, U.S.A.
Signaling Quality of Food Products with Designations of Origin: Advantages and Limitations
Stefano Boccaletti, Universitá Cattolica del S. Cuore, Italy sbocca@pc.unicatt.it
Logistics Alternatives in the Deliveries to the Small Groceries Retailers: An Approach Through Time Measurements
Armando Pinto, Universidade de São Paulo, Brazil accpinto@usp.br
Nelson Barrizzelli and Ricardo Botelho, Universidade de São Paulo, Brazil
Session A2-Developments in Agribusiness Training (I)
Trustworthiness as an Economic Asset
Paul Wilson, The University of Arizona, U.S.A. pwilson@ag.arizona.edu
Ana Marie Kennedy, The University of Arizona, U.S.A.
A Review of Master's Programs in Agribusiness Management
Michael Boland, Kansas State University, U.S.A. mboland@agecon.ksu.edu
Allen Featherstone, Kansas State University, U.S.A.
International Cooperation in Higher Education and Trust in the Global Agro-Food System
Arlo Biere, Kansas State University, U.S.A. biere@ksu.edu
J.A. MacMillan, University of Manitoba, Canada; Jesus Barron, University of Sonora, Mexico; Sergio Serna, ITESM-Monterrey, Mexico
Links between Agri-Food Corporations and Academic Programs: Experiences around the World
Francis Declerck, ESSEC-IMIA, France declerck@edu.essec.fr
Oliver Fourcadet, ESSEC-IMIA, France
Session A3-Sector Study (I)
Changes in Contractual Relations - An Example in the Beef Agribusiness System in Brazil
Maria Stella Melo Saab, Universidade de São Paulo, Brazil msmsaab@online.unaerp.br
Forecasting Strategic Price Response in the Food Manufacturing Industries: The Case of Canned Pineapple
Steven Vickner, University of Kentucky, U.S.A. svickner@ca.uky.edu
Stephen P. Davies, Colorado State University, U.S.A.
Achieving Competitive Advantage in SMEs by Building Trust in Interfirm Alliances
Frank Go, Erasmus University, Netherlands f.go@fac.fbk.eur.nl
J. Appelman, Erasmus University, Netherlands
The Effects of Grain Market and Policy Reforms on Business Decisions and Competitiveness in Zimbabwe, 1991-1997
Donald Larson, The Ohio State University, U.S.A. larson.4@osu.edu
Andrew Swire-Thompson, The Ohio State University, U.S.A.
Session A4-Agribusiness Cooperatives (I)
Competitive Analysis of Horticultural Cooperatives and Re-engineering Perspectives
Gian Luca Bagnara, Consultant of
Agribusiness and Economics of Territory, Italy g.bagnara@agraria.it
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Process Management in the Agricultural Commodity Trade and Consequences on Vertical and Horizontal Co-operation
Ralf Helbig, University of Bonn, Germany helbig@uni-bonn.de
Cooperative Restructuring in a Global Environment: Building Up Farmer-Cooperative Commitment through Changing Reward and Governance Structures
Harry Bremmers, Wageningen Agricultural University, Netherlands harry.bremmers@alg.bk.wau.nl
Peter J.P. Zuurbier, Wageningen Agricultural University, Netherlands
Evaluation of the Factors Influencing Mergers and Acquisitions of Agricultural Cooperatives
Cary Herndon, Mississippi State University, U.S.A. herndon@agecon.msstate.edu
Charlie S. Forrest and Juan C. Batista, Mississippi State University, U.S.A.
Session A5-Strategic Management (I)
Building up Trusting Research Strategy between Public and Private Institutions: The Case of Soybean Meal in Argentina
Julio Penna, National Institute of Ag Technology & Catholic University of Argentina, Argentina penna@inta.gov.ar
The Changing Nature of Information Systems for Economic Development: Strategic Partnering Between Local Agencies and Businesses in Rural Ontario
Francesco
S. Braga, University of Guelph, Canada fbraga@msn.com
Alessandro Alasia, University of
Guelph,
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Strategic Positioning to Manage Major Structural Changes in the North American Food and Agribusiness Industry
Michael Boehlje, Purdue University, U.S.A. boehlje@agecon.purdue.edu
Jay T. Akridge and W. David Downey, Purdue University, U.S.A.; Kenneth F. Harling, Wilfrid Laurier University, Canada; Mark A. Darroch, University of Natal, Republic of South Africa
Agribusiness-Government Interface: A Business Strategy Perspective
William Schroder, Monash University, Australia bill.schroder@buseco.monash.edu.au
Felix Mavondo, Monash University, Australia
Session A6-Focus on the Consumer
"Catching" Consumers: Applying a Consumer Images Approach
Harrie Hansman, Agricultural Economics Research Institute, Netherlands h.j.m.hansman@lei.dlo.nl
J.C. Dagevos, Agricultural Economics Research Institute, Netherlands
Trust, Loyalty, and Food Retailers: The Consumer Perspective
Michelle Morganosky, University of Illinois, U.S.A. morganos@uiuc.edu
Brenda J. Cude, The University of Georgia, U.S.A.
A Multinomial Logit Model of Retail Outlet Selection for Beef
Sara Medina, University of Florida, U.S.A. medina@fred.ifas.ufl.edu
Ronald W. Ward, University of Florida, U.S.A.
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Hedonic Price Analysis and Its Application to Package Design: Packaged Cooked Rice in Japan
Tamotsu Kawamura, Iwate University, Japan kawamura@iwate-u.ac.jp
Session B1-Economic Analysis of Agribusiness Issues (II)
Public Regulation as an Imperfect Substitute for Trust in Quality Food Markets
Giovanni Anania, Universita' della Calabria, Italy ganania@unical.it
Rosanna Nisticò, Universita' della Calabria, Italy
The Social Capital Foundations of Trust in Global Agri-Food System Transactions
Chris Peterson, Michigan State University, U.S.A. peters17@pilot.msu.edu
Lindon Robinson and Marcelo Siles, Michigan State University, U.S.A.
A Non-Naive Explanation of Trust: Avoiding Mistaken Decisions for Agribusiness Chain Management
Decio Zylbersztajn, Universidade de São Paulo, Brazil dzilbers@usp.br
Peter Zuurbier, Wageningen Agricultural University, Netherlands
Session B2-Developments in Agribusiness Training (II)
Agribusiness Education in Transitory Economy: Russian Experience
Pavel Sorokin, Russian Embassy in the USA, U.S.A. sorokin@erols.com
Agribusiness and Food Program
Agronomy Faculty, University of Buenos Aires Developing the human asset
in
the Food Revolution in Argentina
Hector Ordoñez, Agri Business Consult,
Argentina agribsconsultordonez@arnet.com.ar
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Master of Agribusiness at Kansas State University: Pioneering Delivery in Infospace
Arlo Biere, Kansas State University, U.S.A. biere@ksu.edu
Allen Featherstone and Sandra J. Chapman, Kansas State University, U.S.A.
Specific Management Training in the Food Sector.
A Coordinated Experience of Three European Schools
Jean-Louis Floriot, Institut de Gestion
Internationale Agro-Alimentaire, France jl.floriot@ipsl.tethys-software.fr
Xena Colomer and Ramon Clotet, Univerisity of Barcelona, Spain
Session B3-Agribusiness Aspects of Food Safety (II)
Consumer Responses to Food Safety Information
from Print Media
Mark Wade, University of Florida,
U.S.A. mwade@gnv.ifas.ufl.edu
Dennis Conley, University of Nebraska -
Lincoln, U.S.A.
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The Impact of Sensory and Consumer Evaluation of Customer Relationships in the UK Food and Drinks Industry
Tim Moruzzi, Royal Agricultural College, United Kingdom tim.moruzzi@royagcol.ac.uk
Stephanie Durand, Campden & Chorleywood Food Research Association, United Kingdom; Irene Baxter, Queen Margaret College, United Kingdom
Enhancing Food Safety: The Benefits of a Novel Polymers Chain Reaction (PCR) Technique
Francesco
S. Braga, University of Guelph, Canada fbraga@msn.com
Vicky Grahovac, University of Guelph,
Canada
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Beef Producer Attitudes to Farm Assurance Schemes in Canada and the UK
John Spriggs, Charles Sturt University, Australia jspriggs@csu.edu.au
Jill Hobbs, George Morris Centre, Canada
Food Safety Risks and Reputation
Victoria Salin, Texas A&M University, U.S.A. v-salin@tamu.edu
Neal Hooker, Texas A&M University, U.S.A.
Session B4-Sector Study (II)
Marketing Food Products with Denomination of Origin on the Global Market
Gabriele Canali, Università Cattolica del
S. Cuore, Italy gcanali@pc.unicatt.it
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Improving the Competitiveness of the Dry Bean Food System in Brazil
André Nassar, Universidade de São Paulo, Brazil amnassar@usp.br
Eduardo E. Spers, Universidade de São Paulo, Brazil
Building Partnerships in the Fresh Produce Supply Chain: A Comparative Study of the UK and Australia
Michael O'Keeffe, Franklins Limited, Australia o'keeffem@franklins.com.au
Andrew Fearne and David Hughes, Wye College, University of London, United Kingdom
Dramatic Changes Occurring in the U.S. Pork Production and Marketing Systems
Marvin Hayenga, Iowa State University, U.S.A. mhayenga@iastate.edu
John Lawrence, Iowa State University, U.S.A.; Glenn Grimes, University of Missouri, U.S.A.
Session B5-Agribusiness Cooperatives
Trust and Its Impact on Members of a Farmer Marketing Cooperative
J.L. Morrow, Jr., Mississippi State University, U.S.A. bmorrow@cobilan.msstate.edu
Juan C. Batista, Mississippi State University, U.S.A.; Mark Hansen, Marriott School of Business, Brigham Young University, U.S.A.
Equity Management in Italian Agricultural Cooperatives: Power and Trust as Alternative Strategies to Build an Effective Equity Base
Dave Weatherspoon, Michigan State University, U.S.A. weathe42@pilot.msu.edu
Chris Peterson, Michigan State University, U.S.A.;Carlo Russo, Istituto Universitario Navale di Napoli, Italy; Massimo Sabbatini, University of Cassino, Italy
The Role of Trust and Governance in Managing Farmer Cooperatives: Maximizing Opportunities while Minimizing Opportunism
Mark Hansen, Brigham Young University, U.S.A. mhh2@UCS-EXCH.BYU.EDU
J.L. Morrow, Jr. and Juan
C. Batista, Mississippi State University, U.S.A.
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Farmer Cooperatives and Trust
Karin Hakelius, Swedish University of
Agricultural Sciences, Sweden karin.hakelius@ekon.slu.se
Session B6-Strategic Management (I)
Strategic Management within the Food System
Kenneth Harling, Wilfrid Laurier
University, Canada kharling@wlu.ca
Agents of Trust: Dutch and UK Business Associations in Networks of Agri-Food Firms
Martyn Rademakers, Erasmus University Rotterdam, Netherlands mrademakers@fac.fbk.eur.nl
Supplier-Retailer Cooperation Strategies in a Global Market: Lessons from Ben and Jerry's 1998 Entry into the Japan Market
James Hagen, Cornell University, U.S.A. jmh43@cornell.edu
Vertical Relationships and Forms of Cooperation In The Food Supply Chains: Is A Non-Zero Sum Game Possible?
Giovanni Galizzi, Università Cattolica del S. Coure, Italy ggalizzi@pc.unicatt.it
Luciano Venturini, Università Cattolica del S. Coure, Italy
Session B7-Issues in International Agribusiness
Building Trust in Central American Agribusiness
John Ickis, INCAE, Costa Rica ickisj@mail.incae.ac.cr
Esteban R. Brenes, Government of Costa Rica, Costa Rica
Food Aid Management: International Challenge to Food Security and Global Development
Bernardo Pacheco De Carvalho, University of Lisbon, Portugal bpacheco@isa.utl.pt
Agribusiness in India: Profile, Problems, and Prospects
Harbhajan Kehal, University of Western Sydney, Hawkesbury, Australia h.kehal@uws.edu.au
A.R. Talwar, Punjab Agro-Industries Corporation, India
How Foreign Direct Investment has Stimulated Growth in the Central and Eastern European Agri-Food Sectors: Vertical Contracting and the Role of Private Enforcement Capital
Hamish Gow, University of Illinois at Urbana - Champaign, U.S.A. hg12@cornell.edu
Johan F.M. Swinnen, European Commission and Katholieke Universiteit Leuven, Belgium
Session C1-Economic Analysis of Agribusiness Issues (III)
Impact of R&D on the Development of New Dairy Products in the European Markets (1989-1999)
Jean-Louis Floriot, Institut de Gestion Internationale Agro-Alimentaire, France jl.floriot@ipsl.tethys-software.fr
Agrifood and Tourism: Consumption Behavior and Intersectoral-Interregional Economic Impacts. The Case of Italy
Mara Manente, CISET - University of Venice, Italy ciset@unive.it
International Wheat Price Transmission and CAP Reform
Stan Thompson, The Ohio State University, U.S.A. thompson.51@osu.edu
Martin T. Bohl, Justus-Liebig-University of Giessen, Germany
The Economics of Building Trust in Business Relationships: Implications for the Agri-Food Sector in Canada
Rakhal Sarker, University of Guelph, Canada rsarker@uoguelph.ca
Danny LeRoy, University of Lethbridge, Canada
Session C2-Developments is Agribusiness Training (III)
Building Trust through Food Assurance
Richard Baines, Royal Agricultural College, United Kingdom richard.baines@royagcol.ac.uk
W. Paul Davies, Royal Agricultural College, United Kingdom
Building Trust in Food Management around the World: The Phoenix Group and Attacking Global Barriers: The Next Steps
Jonathan Turner, Royal Agricultural College, United Kingdom jonathan.turner@royagcol.ac.uk
Eric Thor, Arizona State University-East, U.S.A.
INSFA, an Educational Program Built as a B-to-B Product
Jean Cordier, Ecole Nationale Superieure Agronomique (ENSAR), France cordier@agrorennes.educagri.fr
Claude Masson, INSFA, France
Training Policies and Demand for Training in Small and Medium Italian Food Companies
Claudia Lanciotti, Catholic University, Italy clanciot@cr.unicatt.it
Daniele Rama, Catholic University, Italy
MBA in Agribusiness: A Strategic Alliance Across Colleges
Dennis Conley, University of Nebraska - Lincoln, U.S.A. dconley@unl.edu
Session C3-Trust, Standards, and Regulations (I)
Building Trust in the Balkans: A Marketing Study of the Dairy and Meat Processors in Macedonia
Susan Hine, Colorado State University, U.S.A. suehine@lamar.colostate.edu
Dawn D. Thilmany and Jennifer Grannis, Colorado State University, U.S.A.
Quality Certification and Consumers' Trust in a Seafood Processing Farm
Alessandra Liviero, Ca' Foscari University - Venice, Italy aliviero@unive.it
Kiwifruit and the "Lemon" Problem: Do Minimum Quality Standards Work?
Hoy Carman, University of California - Davis, U.S.A. carman@primal.ucdavis.edu
Christopher Ferguson, American Express, U.S.A.
Strategic Roles of Food and Agricultural Standards for Agrifood Industries
Jean-Marie Codron, INRA, France codron@ensam.inra.fr
Thomas Reardon, Lawrence Busch, James Bingen, and Craig Harris, Michigan State University, U.S.A.
Session C4-Sector Study (III)
Impacts of Trade and Technology on Competitiveness: The Case of High Corn Oil
David Hahn, The Ohio State University, U.S.A. hahn.1@osu.edu
Malcolm H. Brown and Donald W. Larson, The Ohio State University, U.S.A.
Sustainable Tourism Development in Rural Areas. The Case of the Dolomite Basin, Italy
Michela Mason, Ca' Foscari University, Italy mmason@vivaldi.dst.unive.it
Jan van der Borg, University of Venice, Italy
Managing Trust in a New Industry Setting: The Case of SUL in the "Heavy Lamb" Industry
Daniel Conforte, Universidad ORT Uruguay, Uruguay conforte@ort.ort.edu.uy
Mario Assarini and Carlos Slagado, Universidad ORT Uruguay, Uruguay
Industry Success- Social Failure: A South African Wine Industry Case Study
Dave Weatherspoon, Michigan State University, U.S.A. weathe42@pilot.msu.edu
Cheryl Danley, Michigan State University, U.S.A.; Julius Alade, University of Maryland at Eastern Shore, U.S.A.
Session C5-Agribusiness Finance (I)
Valuing Intangible Resources: A Financing
Perspective on the Global Food and Agribusiness Sectors. A Case Study of the Australian Grains
Industry
Larissa Taylor, Rabo Australia Ltd,
Australia larissa.taylor@ch.syd.rabobank.com
Michael O'Keeffe, Franklins Limited, Australia
Three Exponents from Business Investment Strategy: Exploration, Exploitation and Expansion
Michael Boehlje, Purdue University, U.S.A. boehlje@agecon.purdue.edu
Jay T.
Akridge, Purdue University, U.S.A.;
Iñaki Peña, University of Deusto, Spain
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Capital Market Values of Agricultural Biotechnology Firms: How High and What Does It Mean?
Nicholas Kalaitzandonakes, University of Missouri - Columbia, U.S.A. kalaitzandonakesn@missouri.edu
Bruce Bjornson, University of Missouri, U.S.A.
Modifications in the Brazilian Agroindustrial Financial Governance: Public Politics, Internationalization, and Private Coordination
Sigismundo Bialoskorski Neto, FEA- Universidade São Paulo, Brazil sbialosk@usp.br
Lúcio César Cury Juns, FEA- Universidade São Paulo, Brazil
Session C6-Strategic Management (III)
Strategic Choices in the Enhanced Seed Market for a Farm Supply Cooperative
Matthew Craig, Agribrands International, Inc., U.S.A. mattc@agribrands.com
Allan Gray, Purdue University, U.S.A.
Agribusiness Coordination: Individual and Collective Actions
Marcelo Miele, Universidade de São Paulo, Brazil miele@usp.br
André Meloni Nassar and Deio Zylbersztajn, Universidade de São Paulo, Brazil
Promotional Assessments on Agricultural Imports into the U.S. -- A Potential Component of Demand Expansion Initiatives
James Sterns, Michigan State University, U.S.A. sternsja@pilot.msu.edu
Donald J. Ricks, Michigan State University, U.S.A.
Pioneer Hi-Bred International, Inc. - Strategic Directions into the 21st Century
Michael Ritchie, University of South Carolina Aiken, U.S.A. michaelr@usca.usca.sc.edu
Suresh Sureshwaran and Gwen Hanks, South Carolina State University, U.S.A.; Lisa House, Mississippi State University, U.S.A.
Session C7-Agribusiness Chain Analysis (I)
Government Regulation and Business Strategies in the Brazilian Fresh Fruit and Vegetable Market
Elizabeth Farina, Universidade de São Paulo, Brazil emmqfari@usp.br
Eduardo Luiz Machado and Carolina Kalil, Universidade de São Paulo, Brazil
Vertical Networking Alliances within the Global Food System with Emphasis on the Role of Trust
Thomas Sporleder, The Ohio State University, U.S.A. sporleder.1@osu.edu
Trust and Supply Chain Relationships: A South African Case Study
Norma Tregurtha, University of Stellenbosch, South Africa agrfutrs@land.sun.ac.za
N. Vink, University of Stellenbosch, South Africa
Building Upward and Downward Trust: Does the Local Dimension Matter in the Strategies of the Food Industries?
Marcello de Rosa, University of Cassino, Italy derosa@serv.eco.unicas.it
Vincenzo Merenna, University of Cassino, Italy
Session D1-Asian Agribusiness
Japan's Large Scale Retail Store Law: A Cause of Concern for Food Exporters?
Paul Riethmuller, University of Queensland, Australia p.riethmuller@economics.uq.edu.au
Joseph C.H. Chai, University of Queensland, Australia
A Study on Changes in the Demand for Sugar and the Sugar Industry in Japan
Toshihisa Kanayama, Obihiro University of Agriculture and Veterinary Medicine, Japan kanayama@obihiro.ac.jp
Eduardo Caldas and Manabu Sawada, Obihiro University of Agriculture and Veterinary Medicine, Japan; Tokihisa Doi, Iwate Prefectural University, Japan
Comparative Performance of Western Food Processors in China's Market
Joseph Chai, University of Queensland, Australia j.chai@economics.uq.edu.au
Paul Riethmuller, University of Queensland, Australia
Assessment of Trade and Foreign Direct Investment Management Strategies on Competitiveness of U.S. Agro-Food Firms in China
Mary Marchant, University of Kentucky, U.S.A. mmarchan@ca.uky.edu
Sayed Saghaian, University of Kentucky, U.S.A.
Session D2-Developments in Agribusiness Training (IV)
SMEA Case
Francesco
S. Braga, University of Guelph, Canada fbraga@msn.com
Michael Cook, University of Missouri -
Columbia, U.S.A.
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Session D3-Trust, Standards, and Regulations (II)
Assessing Consumer Response to Mandated Market Changes: The Case of Nutritional Labeling and Education Act
Rodolfo Nayga, Texas A&M University, U.S.A. Rnayga@tamu.edu
The Role of Institutional Change in the Industrialization Process: The Case of Grades and Standards in the UK-US-Michigan Dry Bean Agrifood System
Patricia Aust Sterns, Michigan State University, U.S.A. austpatr@pilot.msu.edu
Thomas Reardon, Michigan State University, U.S.A.
Integrated Production Systems, Trust and Competitive Advantage
Harry Donkers, DLO-Institute for Agriculture and Environmental Engineering, Netherlands h.w.j.donkers@imag.dlo.nl
Session D4-Sector Study (IV)
Perspectives of the Application of Biotechnology on the Brazilian Agroindustrial System: The Case of Round-up Ready Soya
Decio Zylbersztajn, Universidade de São Paulo, Brazil dzilbers@usp.br
Cláudio A. Pinheiro Machado Filho and Sérgio Giovanetti Lazzarini, Universidade de São Paulo, Brazil
Changes in the Institutional Environment and Competitiveness: A Comparative Analysis of Corn and Soy Production in Brazil and Argentina
Eduardo Leão de Sousa, Universidade de São Paulo, Brazil ellsousa@carpa.ciagri.usp.br
Maria Sylvia Macchione Saes and Rubens Nunes, Universidade de São Paulo, Brazil
Changing the Culture: Developing a Model for Enhancing Agribusiness Marketing Skills
Grant Vinning, Asian Markets Research, Australia gvinning@ozemail.com.au
Denis McEvoy, Queensland Department of Primary Industries, Australia; Les Brown, University of Southern Queensland, Australia
A Virtual Agribusiness Community Built on Trust and Collaboration: An Introduction to "AKM-Intranet"
R.J. Davis, Global Knowledge Management Systems, U.S.A. rjdavis@rocketmail.com
James Carriger, Davis-Carriger Group, U.S.A.
Session D5-Agribusiness Finance (II)
Risk Perception and Management for Cassava Starch Producers in Brazil
Antonio Nogueira, Banespa - São Paulo State Bank, Brazil aclimano@uol.com.br
The CPR of Coffee as Instrument of Financing and Hedging
Bernardo Gonzalez, Banco do Brasil, Brazil bernardogonzalez@uol.com.br
Pedro V. Marques, ESALQ/Universidade de São Paulo, Brazil
Implications of Risk Management in Swine Production: a Study of Hedging as a Tool to Provide Strategic Opportunity
Robert Fisher, Salomon Smith Barney Inc., U.S.A. rob3427@ix.netcom.com
Tore Alden, Salomon Smith Barney Inc., U.S.A.
Session D6-Information Technology and Chain Coordination
Impact of Information Technology on Supply-Chain Management between the Retail Market and the Food Industry in Brazil
Andrea Lago da Silva, University of São Paolo, Brazil deialago@power.ufscar.br
Adalberto A. Fischmann, University of São Paolo, Brazil
Structure and Coordination System Changes in the U.S. Biotech Seed and Value-Added Grain Market
Nicholas Kalaitzandonakes, University of Missouri - Columbia, U.S.A. kalaitzandonakesn@missouri.edu
Marvin Hayenga, Iowa State University, U.S.A.
Information Technology Adoption: Implications for Agriculture
Tammy Kurtenbach, University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign, U.S.A. kurtnbch@uiuc.edu
Sarahelen Thompson, University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign, U.S.A.
"Virtual Profits" - Building Trust in Suspicious Farmers Faced with Globalisation: An Australian Perspective
Mark O'Sullivan, Queensland Department of Primary Industries, Australia osullim@dpi.qld.gov.au
M. Akhter Hamid, Queensland Department of Primary Industries, Australia
Session D7-Chain and Sector Studies
Some Remarks About the Orange Juice Distribution Channels in Europe
Marcos Neves, University of Sao Paulo - USP, Brazil mfaneves@usp.br
Communicating Credence Attributes in the Supply Chain: The Role of Trust and Effects on Firms' Transaction Costs
James Northen, Meat and Livestock Commission, United Kingdom james_northen@mlc.org.uk
Spencer Henson, The University of Reading, United Kingdom
Power, Asset Ownership, and Investments in Agrifood Chains
Jos Bijman, Agricultural Economics Research Institute (LEI-DLO), Netherlands w.j.j.bijman@lei.dlo.nl
George W.J. Hendrikse, Erasmus University Rotterdam, Netherlands
Trade, Technology, and Competitiveness: A Comparison of the European Union and United States Sugar Sectors
P. Lynn Kennedy, Louisiana State University, U.S.A. lkennedy@agctr.lsu.edu
R. Wes Harrison, Louisiana State University, U.S.A.
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