THE IMPACT OF CRISES ON FOOD SUPPLY CHAIN OF MICRO-FOOD BUSINESSES: A SYSTEMATIC LITERATURE REVIEW

Abstract

The COVID-19 pandemic has significantly triggered a domino effect across the economic sector, particularly impacting micro, small, and medium enterprises (MSMEs). This disruption has significantly affected the foodservice industry and its supply chain. To understand these challenges better, this study conducts a systematic literature review on the impact of crises on food supply chains faced by micro-food businesses. The review process followed a rigorous five-step methodology guided by a pre-defined protocol. This included formulating research questions, developing systematic search strategies, and applying inclusion/exclusion criteria across established databases including Scopus, Web of Science, Science Direct, and Emerald. As a result, this review has discovered four major impacts to the food supply disruptions caused by these crises: 1) delays in deliveries, 2) labor shortages, 3) raw material scarcity, and 4) price fluctuations. However, further extensive research is encouraged to gain a more holistic and comprehensive understanding of how micro-food businesses navigate food supply disruptions in the context of current and future economic crises.