Agric. Econ. - Czech, 2022, 68(11):434-443 | DOI: 10.17221/135/2022-AGRICECON

Game analysis on the quality and safety control of pork supply chain - The case study of ChinaCase Study

Li Zhu1, Weiyong Yu2, Jinxiu Yang*,1
1 College of Economics, Sichuan Agricultural University, Chengdu, P.R. China
2 School of Economics, Guizhou University of Finance and Economics, Guiyang, P.R. China

Using the method of static game analysis, the potential risk and responsibility across the entire pork supply chain are discussed from the perspective of all stakeholders involved. Included in the analysis are pig suppliers, slaughterers, pork processors, pork sellers and consumers. The results indicate the following: firstly, the lower the probability of inspections on downstream businesses and the higher the single inspection fee, the greater the probability of harmful substances used by upstream businesses and the higher the costs. Secondly, businesses that actively manufacture and transfer harmful substances in the supply chain cannot add extra costs. Finally, the quality and risk factors in pork production may not follow a strictly linear growth. This study might explain the unique problems that occur in pork supply chain management in large developing countries such as China.

Keywords: allocation of risk and responsibility; risk control; stakeholders of pork supply chain; static game analysis

Published: November 24, 2022  Show citation

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