Food Supply Chain Management

The Management Unit of the Athens Institute is organizing a Microsymposium on “Food Supply Chain Management” as part of the 24^th Annual International Conference on Management, 29-30 June & 1-3 July 2026, Athens, Greece sponsored by the Athens Journal of Business & Economics. 

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This microsymposium focuses on key issues and emerging practices in food supply chain management. Food supply chains connect agricultural production, transportation, processing, distribution, and retail activities that ensure the availability, safety, and quality of food products in both local and global markets. Managing these interconnected activities has become increasingly complex due to globalization, transportation costs, climate pressures, and the need for greater transparency and sustainability in food systems. The microsymposium will explore operational and

logistical challenges that affect the performance of food supply chains. Particular attention will be given to transportation systems, cold chain management, coordination among supply chain stakeholders, and the role of logistics infrastructure in moving perishable products efficiently. Discussions may also address issues such as food safety, traceability, supply chain disruptions, and strategies that reduce waste while improving product quality from farm to consumer. Participants are encouraged to examine how organizations are improving efficiency and resilience across the food supply chain. Topics may include transportation planning, distribution network design, digital technologies that enhance supply chain visibility, and collaborative practices among producers, logistics providers, and retailers. Case studies and applied research can illustrate how firms respond to operational challenges and how policy and infrastructure decisions influence the performance of food systems. Presenters are invited to share empirical research, applied projects, industry collaborations, and innovative teaching approaches related to food supply chain management. The microsymposium aims to foster discussion among scholars, educators, and practitioners interested in strengthening food logistics systems, improving supply chain coordination, and supporting more resilient and sustainable food distribution networks.

You may participate as a presenter of one paper and/or an attendee.

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Please submit an abstract (by email only) to: atiner@atiner.gr, using the abstract submission form by 12 May 2026 to: Dr. Marvin, Gonzalez, Associate Professor, College of Charleston, USA. Abstracts should include the following details: Title of Paper, Full Name (s), Affiliation, Current Position, an email address, and at least 3 keywords that best describe the subject of your submission. Decisions are reached within 4 weeks.

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Fee structure information is available on www.atiner.gr/fees.

From the Athens Institute’s long experience these events bring together scholars from different countries and disciplines which may result to research collaborations and joint publications. These events include a pragmatic symposium (as organized in Ancient Athens but fine-tuned to synchronous ethics), a special one-day educational island tour, a Mycenae visit, an Athens educational walking tour, a day trip to Delphi, and an ancient Corinth and Cape Sounion visit. Details of the social program are available here.