| Title |
Solutions for More Sustainable Distribution in the Short Food Supply Chains |
| ID_Doc |
71106 |
| Authors |
Todorovic, V; Maslaric, M; Bojic, S; Jokic, M; Mircetic, D; Nikolicic, S |
| Title |
Solutions for More Sustainable Distribution in the Short Food Supply Chains |
| Year |
2018 |
| Published |
Sustainability, 10.0, 10 |
| DOI |
10.3390/su10103481 |
| Abstract |
The largest part of food sales is managed by large food supply chains. However, an alternative system of food distribution focuses on locally produced and sold food that has gotten great attention in the last two decades. The challenges of those new systems, called short food supply chains (SFSC), represent tough market competitions, high distribution and logistics costs, small shipment sizes and so forth. Hence, the SFSC requires corresponding solutions in food distribution that are aligned with the contemporary logistics trends, sustainability and aspects of the new digital era. Using specially developed methodology, based on two different conceptual models, we showed how the SFSC could be designed from the aspects of innovative logistics modes and contemporary information and communication technologies, with the final aim to outline and evaluate different food distribution scenarios towards greater sustainability. The first conceptual model was aimed at the creation of innovative forms of SFSC, in which business process modelling was used in order to design and explore the given situation more thoroughly. For the purposes of conducting a comparative assessment of the distribution models developed in the previous part, the second conceptual model is developed. By using a qualitative approach, this is how the major advantages and challenges of practical implementations in creating sustainable distribution solutions are stated for each scenario. |
| Author Keywords |
short food supply chain; distribution; sustainability; information and communication technology; business process modelling; home delivery services |
| Index Keywords |
Index Keywords |
| Document Type |
Other |
| Open Access |
Open Access |
| Source |
Science Citation Index Expanded (SCI-EXPANDED); Social Science Citation Index (SSCI) |
| EID |
WOS:000448559400123 |
| WoS Category |
Green & Sustainable Science & Technology; Environmental Sciences; Environmental Studies |
| Research Area |
Science & Technology - Other Topics; Environmental Sciences & Ecology |
| PDF |
https://www.mdpi.com/2071-1050/10/10/3481/pdf?version=1538138281
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