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Milk Producers Managing Market Risks In A Deregulated Environment

Author/Creator: Issar, G., Cowan, R. T.
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Date: 2002
Subject: Agricultural Economics (340201), deregulation, dairy industry, Queensland, dairy producers, dairy industry, milk supply
Record contributed by: The University of Queensland

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Changes within the supply chain as a result of deregulation have resulted in substantial new risks for milk producers. To grow in this dynamic and transitory environment, milk producers will become more responsive players in the supply chain. The strategic goal will be an effective leverage of the internal resources, buyers, suppliers and competitors to appropriate and accumulate optimal value from the supply chain. It will require effective internal and external assets management, relational competence management and superior operational performance.


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Strategies and Relationships in the Dairy-Food Supply Chain: Options for Milk Producers in South-east Queensland

Author/Creator: Issar, Gurpreet
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Date: 2004
Subject: Agricultural Economics (340201), dairy industry, Queensland, milk production, deregulation, milk supply, dairy food, competition
Record contributed by: The University of Queensland

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Following deregulation, participants in the Australian dairy-food supply chain, especially milk producers, are confronted with a more complex and rapidly changing environment. The milk producers have found it difficult to adjust to a situation marked by an intensely competitive retail market in the key dairy categories, aggressive competition among processors for rights to supply private labels of the major retailers, and increasing use of contracts with producers, with stringent quality and quantity obligations, to ensure milk supply. This research, set in south-east Queensland and northern NSW, studied the strategic options available to the milk producers in a dynamic and transitory dairy-food supply chain environment. Initially, the research was directed towards identifying risks facing milk producers in a deregulated market environment, and proposing strategies to manage them. However, after a preliminary analysis of the situation, it became clear that identifying the strategic options for milk producers and understanding the dynamics of the domestic dairy markets would require a much broader scope, with understanding of the strategies pursued by the dairy-food supply chain participants (including retailers, processors, milk producers and input providers), the nature of relationships between the chain participants, and how these strategies and the relationships were developing. The profound impact of the trends shaping the dairy-food supply chain necessitated the adoption of supply chain management theory to underpin the conceptual framework for the research. The framework, which provided the focus and boundaries to the research, was designed to integrate two different perspectives in strategic management literature, namely industry competition and organisational capability. It focused on the supply chain, along with the firm, as the proper levels for analysing key factors affecting competitive strategies. A conceptual model was developed based on this framework, and was subsequently adapted to the developing line of reasoning, as the findings from this research were analysed and interpreted. A qualitative research approach was adopted to accommodate the complexity and multi-dimensionality of the research topic. A constructivist research paradigm, and a flexible, iterative and continuous research design involving qualitative interviews with the key supply-chain participants, allowed an in-depth analysis of the situation, which was continually changing in terms of its structure and issues. The data analysis plan was formulated to identify the range and salience of key items and concepts, discover the relationships among these, and adapt the conceptual model to more effectively deal with these findings. NVivo software-assisted analysis helped with consolidation, consistency, speed and representation of data; whereas theory and data triangulation enhanced validity and trustworthiness of the results. While the strategies of different firms analysed in this research varied depending on their corporate philosophy, capabilities, and choice of market positioning; a common strategic direction can be discerned in the aggregate dairy-food supply chain, where strategies of individual firms were interlinked and interdependent in pursuit of enduser satisfaction with the principal motivation of increasing economic value for the chain as a whole, and thereby for its participants. The retailers have focused on increasing market share and lowering cost of business in order to achieve better returns on the invested capital. This had led to their pursuing private label strategies, and taking control of product movements from processor to the retailer in a bid for supply chain efficiency. The processors in turn have sought to expand into new markets, strengthen brand portfolios in growing dairy segments and pursue targeted market leadership strategies to counter increasing private label influence, and at the same time use private label contracts to establish multi-functional linkages with the retailers. Processors were also increasingly entering into contractual agreements with their milk suppliers and putting greater emphasis on farm services for a reliable and sustainable supply base. Milk producers' major strategic focus was on operational efficiencies, while their industry representatives were lobbying with the regulatory authorities to obtain a 'fair' farmgate milk price, as farmgate milk returns were increasingly being affected by the developments at the retail end and the export market conditions. This research, on the other hand, shows that for business success a paradigm shift may be required in the way dairy-farm businesses are managed. While continued efficiency improvement on-farm is essential, there are additional challenges for milk producers in managing their businesses strategically. Being part of a dynamic supply chain environment would necessitate taking a position which makes best use of their capabilities and resources. The distinctive positioning could be aligning with a particular processor, or accessing a niche market. It could be entering into an individual contract with a processor or being part of a supply group. The strategic choice of the producer will need to be backed by capabilities such as market knowledge, strong business relationships in the output and input markets, and financial, contract negotiation, and people management skills. The focus should be on profitability rather than operational efficiency for its own sake. The results demonstrate that the Australian dairy-food supply chain is in the early stages of development, with issues of coordination, risk/reward, strategic fit, and power relations undergoing rapid adjustment among the chain members. The desire of the chain participants is sustained profitability. To co-ordinate in pursuit of this desire requires renegotiation of inter-sectoral relationships on an ongoing basis. Future supply chain development will depend on the capabilities of the chain participants in operational and strategic management within the firm, and also in successfully negotiating linkages within the chain. In addition, the organisational structures of the both the firms and the chain need to be responsive to changing end-user needs and the dynamic business environment.


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A survey of Australian consumers' attitudes towards UHT milk

Author/Creator: Perkins, Melinda L., Deeth, Hilton C.
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Date: 2001
Subject: Dairy products (670105), Agriculture, Dairy & Animal Science, Food Science & Technology, Temperature
Record contributed by: The University of Queensland

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A telephone survey was conducted in Melbourne and Brisbane to obtain a profile of milk consumption in Australia and determine consumers' attitudes regarding UHT milk. It was anticipated that this survey would reveal the reasons for the low level of UHT milk consumption in Australia. Pasteurised milk was the main milk type used by more than 80% of respondents. For UHT milk this figure was much lower (approximately 10%), even though two thirds of respondents had tried UHT milk. Factors that were found to influence UHT milk consumption included existing milk consumption habits, consumer perception, flavour and price. The majority of non-users of UHT milk stated habit of using other milk type as their main reason for not using UHT milk. Other reasons included poor nutritional value, poor flavour and not real/pure milk, indicating a negative consumer perception of the product. The flavour of UHT milk was identified as a problem, with nearly half of UHT milk users considering it to be worse than the flavour of pasteurised milk. However, a small proportion of UHT milk users preferred the flavour of UHT milk, with the majority of them stating that it was creamier, richer and/or stronger than the flavour of pasteurised milk. Prior to post-farmgate deregulation, price was shown to discourage consumers from using UHT milk. At the time of the survey, post-farmgate prices in Victoria were deregulated resulting in UHT milk being priced below that of pasteurised milk in some instances. This was believed to contribute to a significantly higher market share of the product in Melbourne than in Brisbane.

Publisher: Dairy Industry Association of Australia
Contributor: Substitution Pty Ltd

Coverage: 2001-04-01T00:00:00Z
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The effect of rapid rural industry changes on the development of a decision support system for dairy farmers in Australia

Author/Creator: Kerr, Donald, Winklhofer, Heidemarie
Resource type: journal article
Date: 2005, 2006, 2007
Subject: business studies, 280109, Decision Support and Group Support Systems
Record contributed by: Griffith University

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This paper outlines the factors that affected the development of a knowledge based decision support system (KBDSS) during a period of rapid industry change. The development process was led by a steering committee consisting of farmers, extension officers and milk processor representatives. The committee requested that changes be made to the KBDSS as a response to different circumstances in the Australian dairy industry due to the deregulation of the milk market. These changes were implemented using the services of a software development, marketing and product placement company. The research indicates that the use of the recommended approaches to the development of a KBDSS did not work well in the rapidly changing environment and that the interpretation that is necessary to determine the effect of deregulation on farmers added conflict and complexity to the development process. Moreover, it was found that approaches such as prototyping and stakeholder involvement that are advocated in situations involving requirements uncertainty do not necessarily provide an adequate solution.

Publisher: Elsevier; The Netherlands; http://www.elsevier.com/wps/find/journaldescription.cws_home/503304/description#description
Contributor: J.W. Hummel, R.E. Plant
Relation: Computers and electronics in Agriculture; 61; 69; N; 50

Other identifier: 0168-1699
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The effect of rapid rural industry changes on the development of a decision support system for dairy farmers in Australia

Author/Creator: Kerr, D, Winklhofer, H
Resource type: journal article
Date: 2006
Subject: FoR 0799, FoR 0899, knowledge based decision support system, dairy industry, industry regulation
Record contributed by: University of the Sunshine Coast

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This paper outlines the factors that affected the development of a knowledge based decision support system (KBDSS) during a period of rapid industry change. The development process was led by a steering committee consisting of farmers, extension officers and milk processor representatives. The committee requested that changes be made to the KBDSS as a response to different circumstances in the Australian dairy industry due to the deregulation of the milk market. These changes were implemented using the services of a software development, marketing and product placement company. The research indicates that the use of the recommended approaches to the development of a KBDSS did not work well in the rapidly changing environment and that the interpretation that is necessary to determine the effect of deregulation on farmers added conflict and complexity to the development process. Moreover, it was found that approaches such as prototyping and stakeholder involvement that are advocated in situations involving requirements uncertainty do not necessarily provide an adequate solution.

Publisher: Elsevier
Relation: Computers and Electronics in Agriculture: Vol. 50, no. 1, pp61-69

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Efficiency measurement of Australian dairy farms: national and regional performance

Author/Creator: Fraser, Iain, Graham, Mary
Resource type: Journal, Media Article
Date: 2005
Subject: Agricultural Economics (140201), dairy farms, DEA, regions, bootstrapping
Record contributed by: Deakin University

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In this paper we use Data Envelopment Analysis (DEA) to estimate technical efficiency for a sample of 1742 Australian dairy farms. Bearing in mind data limitations we find that average technical efficiency is 59 per cent, but there are significant regional differences. These results reflect differences in State level milk marketing arrangements in place before dairy deregulation in July 2000 providing an ex post explanation for the changing composition of dairy farms in Australia. We also examine two important technical aspects of DEA implementation. First, how changes in model input specification alter the relative performance of farms. Second, we employ a simple bootstrap procedure to show how changes in sample size affects estimates of technical efficiency. These results have simple but important implications for the use of DEA as an industry-benchmarking tool.

Publisher: The University of Melbourne
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Coverage: 2005-03-01
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Trends In Australian Fresh Milk Supply Chains

Author/Creator: Issar, G., Cowan, R. T., Wegener, M.
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Date: 2003
Subject: milk supply, dairy industry, deregulation, supply chains, value chains
Record contributed by: The University of Queensland

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The completion of the dairy industry deregulation process in June 2000 is transforming the fresh milk and fresh milk products supply chains in Australia. This transformation is set in an environment where markets are getting more complex and competitive, consumers more discerning and conscious about food safety and public policy is more focused on environment related issues. Supply chains are becoming more integrated, and innovation in product, process and supply chains is revolutionising the way products are being produced, distributed and marketed (Fearne & David 1999). This paper is based on research which, following supply chain management literature, identifies the success strategies in the dairy industry supply chains in Australia. The enquiry seeks to understand the nature and shape of supply chains and the exchange relationship between supply and value chains. The fieldwork for the research involved semi-structured interviews at middle to senior management level in the retail, processing, production and input market of the dairy industry supply chains. The data was managed and analysed using software NVivo ver. 2.0, which assists in identifying major themes and relationships between concepts in data.


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Success Strategies Being Implemented In Fresh Milk Supply Chains

Author/Creator: Issar, G., Cowan, R. T., Wegener, M.
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Date: 2003
Subject: Agricultural Economics (340201), milk supply, supply chains, deregulation, dairy industry
Record contributed by: The University of Queensland

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Deregulation of the Australian dairy industry, and ensuing supermarket strategies are transforming the fresh milk supply chains. Factors such as increasing consumer awareness, concerns about food safety and environment, innovation, supply chain integration and rationalisation of supply base are adding momentum to this transformation. Milk processors in response to changing market expectations are getting proactive in their relationship with retailers across all aspects of business, innovating to generate sufficient returns from proprietary brands and strategically orienting themselves to develop a mixed customer portfolio and appropriate management structures to service that portfolio. Milk producers are expanding businesses to achieve production and cost efficiencies and strengthening contractual relationships on input and output side for a greater security.


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