Application of digital solutions to improve the operation of short food supply chains

Q3 Agricultural and Biological Sciences

International Journal of Food Studies Pub Date : 2022-07-28 DOI:10.7455/ijfs/11.si.2022.a3

V. Parrag, Ágnes Fricz Szegedyné, A. Sebok

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Abstract

Short food supply chains (SFSCs) are today widely promoted due to the positive impact on social, economic and environmental sustainability. However, short chains face several specific challenges (e.g., meeting the requirements of consumers and ensuring optimal operations). The application of innovative solutions and digitalisation can support the actors of SFSCs to achieve these goals. Solutions and methods were collected based on the innovativeness and applicability of SFSCs. Systematic analysis of the needs of SFSCs for technological and non-technological innovations was carried out by partners of the SmartChain project. Based on the research, recommendations were made for the participating SFSCs regarding potential innovations. A significant proportion of the identified solutions have digital elements that were collectively assessed as a suitable solution in the case of the studied SFSCs. The current work provides an overview of the potential implementation of the collected innovative solutions having digital elements and addresses the primary needs and issues of SFSCs where the application is relevant. Highlighted areas of performance are marketing, communication, packaging and labelling, and logistics.

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应用数字解决方案改善短食品供应链的运作

由于对社会、经济和环境可持续性的积极影响，短食品供应链如今得到了广泛推广。然而，短链面临着几个具体的挑战（例如，满足消费者的要求和确保最佳运营）。创新解决方案和数字化的应用可以支持SFSC的参与者实现这些目标。基于SFSC的创新性和适用性收集解决方案和方法。SmartChain项目的合作伙伴对SFSC在技术和非技术创新方面的需求进行了系统分析。在研究的基础上，为参与的SFSC提出了关于潜在创新的建议。在所研究的SFSC的情况下，很大一部分已确定的解决方案具有被集体评估为合适解决方案的数字元素。目前的工作概述了收集到的具有数字元素的创新解决方案的潜在实施情况，并解决了SFSC的主要需求和相关问题。突出的绩效领域是营销、沟通、包装和标签以及物流。

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International Journal of Food Studies Agricultural and Biological Sciences-Food Science

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2.10

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24 weeks

期刊介绍： he International Journal of Food Studies (IJFS), a journal of the ISEKI_Food Association, is an international peer-reviewed open-access journal featuring scientific articles on the world of Food in Education, Research and Industry. This journal is a forum created specifically to improve the international dissemination of Food Science and Technology knowledge between Education, Research and Industry stakeholders. Original contributions relevant to the following topics will be considered for publication: -Education methods, including Life Long Learning and e-learning; -Research and application in academia, research, industry; -Critical reviews of scientific literature by researchers, students, invited authors; -Exchange of views and opinions of a scientific nature including testimonies on career experiences in Food Industry/Research/Education (required skills, challenges and successes). Manuscripts focusing on Food related Education topics are particularly welcome.