Common food products with multiple ingredients
Background Information
Consider common food products with multiple ingredients, such as bread or canned soup, and the management of the supply chains needed to coordinate
all the ingredients. The course textbook defines supply chain management as “managing the supply chain from procurement of inputs through efficient
conversion into finished products and then movement to final destinations” (Kotler & Keller, 2016, p. 298).
Instructions
1. Review the ABC website to view the top 20 ingredients used in recipes. (https://www.cookinglight.com/food/quick-healthy/best-ingredients-quick-
cooking/view-all) Please note the 20 ingredients are intermingled with recipes.
2. Select one of these ingredients.
3. answer the following:
a. Fully describe the supply chain for your selected ingredient. Research the supply chain from its origin as a raw material to your kitchen. Defend your
answer with a detailed evaluation using clear and insightful critical thinking.
b. Based on your research of this supply chain for this ingredient, what changes do you suggest to make it more efficient? Defend your answer with a
detailed evaluation using clear and insightful critical thinking.