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Indian public distribution system in a supply chain perspective: a critical review and the way forward

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  • Ajay Bohtan
  • K. Mathiyazhagan
  • Prem Vrat

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In this paper, the working of a public distribution system (PDS) towards distribution of foodgrains with a supply chain perspective has been investigated. This literature review has been undertaken to examine the published literature available on PDS followed the world over, with a specific focus on India. The paper analyses the PDS stakeholders and its components for deficiencies and addresses the solutions for its improvement given in the available literature. The various dimensions of the PDS studied, reveals numerous gaps between the deficiencies identified in the current system and measures to overcome the same. A future research agenda towards increasing the efficiency and efficacy of the PDS supply chain management has also been brought out by this paper.

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  • Ajay Bohtan & K. Mathiyazhagan & Prem Vrat, 2020. "Indian public distribution system in a supply chain perspective: a critical review and the way forward," International Journal of Services and Operations Management, Inderscience Enterprises Ltd, vol. 35(3), pages 359-397.
    • Handle: RePEc:ids:ijsoma:v:35:y:2020:i:3:p:359-397
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    1. Kumar, Shashank & Raut, Rakesh D. & Queiroz, Maciel M. & Narkhede, Balkrishna E., 2021. "Mapping the barriers of AI implementations in the public distribution system: The Indian experience," Technology in Society, Elsevier, vol. 67(C).

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