The Influence of Green Logistics, Food Distribution Strategy on Post-Harvest Loss Reduction: The Moderating Effect of Facility Location

¹Ofori Isaah | ²Ackah David (PhD)

¹ School of Business, Kwame Nkrumah University of Technology,

²UNEM International Programme, Universadad Empresarial de Costa Rica

Email: drackah@ipmp.edu.gh

Abstract

Purpose – This paper aims to investigate the input of green logistics and food distribution strategy on post-harvest loss reduction: the moderating effect of facility location.

Design/method/approach – using an explanatory research design, the study relied on primary data from a questionnaire survey. Questionnaires were self-administered to the extension officers and farmers in the agriculture industry of Ghana, the management in the freight forwarding companies and the local food distribution companies.  A total sample size of two hundred and thirty-eight (238) was used for the analysis. 

Findings – The study indicates that green logistics positively and significantly influences post-harvest losses. Food distribution strategy has a positive and considerable influence on post-harvest loss reduction. Facility location was found to positively and significantly moderate the relationship between food distribution strategy and post-harvest loss reduction. Additionally, facility location was found to positively and significantly mediate the relationship between green logistics and post-harvest loss reduction.

Research implications – The study’s findings indicated that organisations can achieve good green logistics if they are committed to using environmentally friendly technology.

Originality/value – This is an original study based on primary data from the agriculture industry of Ghana, the management of the freight forwarding companies in Ghana and the local food distribution companies. 

Keywords: Green Logistics, Food Distribution Strategy, Post-Harvest Loss Reduction, Facility Location

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