Sustainability concerns are receiving increasingly attention by society and in turn, the food sector and consumers as the food sector’s final customers. Investments towards improvements in sustainability along the chain are usually not... more
Sustainability concerns are receiving increasingly attention by society and in turn, the food sector and consumers as the food sector’s final customers. Investments towards improvements in sustainability along the chain are usually not evenly distributed along the chain which affects the balance in the distribution of costs and returns. Transparency is a means for supporting an appropriate link between costs and returns. Various alternatives are being discussed. The chapter utilizes a case study approach for elaborating on the possibilities of regaining costs through price premiums, the communication of sustainability to consumers and the cooperation through horizontal and vertical networking alternatives that could support developments towards sustainability through gains in efficiency and concerted engagements in dealing with sustainability, costs and returns along the chain.
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In response to sanitary crisis, risk management has become a central issue for food producers and distributors in Europe. Organisational responses to sanitary risks usually implying traceability have been conceived by firms. One of the... more
In response to sanitary crisis, risk management has become a central issue for food producers and distributors in Europe. Organisational responses to sanitary risks usually implying traceability have been conceived by firms. One of the main tasks here is to deal with coordination of the different operators of a food chain. The European Union has developed a regulatory framework with the Regulation 178/2002. This regulation sets a mandatory traceability considered as a risk management tool. Traceability that was considered as a private initiative has therefore become an obligation with this regulation. This paper tries to evaluate if the problem of the operators' coordination on specific traceability practices that any private organisational of a food chain had to face is solved with the strict application of the Regulation 178/2002. For that, the analysis characterises the mandatory traceability and the operators' responsibilities set by the regulation. The coordination task...
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Proceedings of the 10thInternational European Forum on System Dynamics and Innovation in Food Networks, organized by the International Center for Food Chain and Network Research, University of Bonn, Germany February 15-19, 2016,... more
Proceedings of the 10thInternational European Forum on System Dynamics and Innovation in Food Networks, organized by the International Center for Food Chain and Network Research, University of Bonn, Germany February 15-19, 2016, Innsbruck-Igls, Austria
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Trust is recognised as an important component for Business-to-Business (B2B) e-commerce success and consolidation among the agribusiness operators, but few studies link trust and e-commerce in agri-food markets. The implementation of... more
Trust is recognised as an important component for Business-to-Business (B2B) e-commerce success and consolidation among the agribusiness operators, but few studies link trust and e-commerce in agri-food markets. The implementation of trust into technical and organisational solutions is a prerequisite for using the Information and Communication Technology (ICT) potential in the agribusiness network.
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The organisation of information infrastructures in pork chains has become an important aspect of producing competitive and safe pork and pork products. Many European pork chains have a backlog in this field, since their information... more
The organisation of information infrastructures in pork chains has become an important aspect of producing competitive and safe pork and pork products. Many European pork chains have a backlog in this field, since their information infrastructures are fragmented ...
Enterprises in dynamic supply networks and chains with changing business partnerships are involved in complex dependency structures and interrelationships. Consequently, awareness of developments in the competitive and market environment... more
Enterprises in dynamic supply networks and chains with changing business partnerships are involved in complex dependency structures and interrelationships. Consequently, awareness of developments in the competitive and market environment is of paramount importance for economic success. The research presented in this paper deals with the conception of Internet-based support systems which supply actors in dynamic supply networks and chains with individualised information about their competitive and market environment. The paper builds on the situation in the agri-food sector but the discussions of the theoretical background and the principal system design generally apply to dynamic network scenarios. The paper presents a conceptual approach for a market monitoring system, which integrates results of research from a variety of scientific fields, utilises focused rule-based expert knowledge, and implements research-supported automation potentials. The design allows for information quali...
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This paper focuses on the level of inter-organizational trust-building elements in food chains of different countries. It is based on a theoretical typology of trust elements, developed and tested for an early stage of business to... more
This paper focuses on the level of inter-organizational trust-building elements in food chains of different countries. It is based on a theoretical typology of trust elements, developed and tested for an early stage of business to business (B2B) relationships. In a planned study, required data will be collected via qualitative expert interviews. The importance of trust elements will be measured by applying the analytic hierarchy process (AHP). The study will contribute to understanding the influence of cultural background and single key informants on inter-organizational trust. Results will be useful for the implementation of trust elements in B2B e-business applications.
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Electronically supported, innovative transaction processes may lead to efficiency gains and cost reductions enhancing the operational effectiveness. Electronic trade systems improve coordination between buyers and sellers and increase... more
Electronically supported, innovative transaction processes may lead to efficiency gains and cost reductions enhancing the operational effectiveness. Electronic trade systems improve coordination between buyers and sellers and increase transaction efficiency by raising the operational effectiveness. An increased operational effectiveness compared to competitors may provide companies with a competitive advantage.Prerequisite for realizing efficiency gains is the appropriate process organization of electronic processes for a given market situation and thus the embedment into the given market scenario. The paper shows an exemplary market with small and medium enterprises (SME) with a comparatively high level of complexity and inefficiency where electronic trading could benefit participating enterprises. The benefits derive from improved transaction efficiency by using an embedded electronic trade system, which is shown in experiments by comparing traditional transaction processes with electronic processes in an SME market. The experimental results show major gains in transaction process efficiency for both buyers and sellers in electronic trading. The experiments further covered the support of multimedia elements like interactive media in online negotiations, as negotiations and personal communication are important for specific transaction types. The level of excellence was best for video support.
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... of guarantees in food safety and quality have not only initiated the need for policy intervention in food safety concerns but a great number of private regulations for quality assurance established by retail and production groups as,... more
... of guarantees in food safety and quality have not only initiated the need for policy intervention in food safety concerns but a great number of private regulations for quality assurance established by retail and production groups as, eg BRC, IFS or GlobalGAP ([Krieger et al., 2003 ...
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... 2.2. The chain view. The dependency of the quality characteristics and of the environmental status of final products on the organization of business processes throughout the supply chain asks for a chain-encompassing view in decisions... more
... 2.2. The chain view. The dependency of the quality characteristics and of the environmental status of final products on the organization of business processes throughout the supply chain asks for a chain-encompassing view in decisions on process activities. ...
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... However, results of experi-mental studies (see Burton and Obel, 1978; Christensen and Obel, 1976; Kutcher, 1973; Ljung and Selmer, 1979; Schiefer, 1975, 1978; or the com-prehensive discussion in Dirickx and Jennergren ... Anderson,... more
... However, results of experi-mental studies (see Burton and Obel, 1978; Christensen and Obel, 1976; Kutcher, 1973; Ljung and Selmer, 1979; Schiefer, 1975, 1978; or the com-prehensive discussion in Dirickx and Jennergren ... Anderson, JR, Dillon, JL and Hardacker, JB (1977). ...
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... the R&D investment and promoting innovation in this important sector of the European economy. ... physical activity, prevention - or delayed onset - of diseases and healthy ageing are all key ... community so as to... more
... the R&D investment and promoting innovation in this important sector of the European economy. ... physical activity, prevention - or delayed onset - of diseases and healthy ageing are all key ... community so as to optimise exchange of information and experience; fully integrate SME ...
... started. Good practice (especially the good agricultural (GAP), good hygienic (GHP), good manufacturing (GMP) and good trade practice (GTP)) is the basis of a quality management. 1 Stephanie Krieger; Gerhard Schiefer; Dept. ...
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The concept of quality management marks a major shift from traditional farm management through its emphasis on process management, process improvement, and customer links to improve customer defined quality of products and services and of... more
The concept of quality management marks a major shift from traditional farm management through its emphasis on process management, process improvement, and customer links to improve customer defined quality of products and services and of process efficiency. This management concept aims at the survival and success of enterprises in sectors with competitive markets. It applies to the agri-food sector as a whole and, increasingly, to the farming sector as well. The shift in management concepts challenges traditional IT management support and requires a new view on management support needs and, consequently, on the requirements for IT management support. This paper analyses the present state of IT management support, specifies support requirements in quality management, and outlines a framework for new challenges in IT applications development.
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Research Interests: Engineering, Food Safety, Electronics, Environmental Sustainability, Supply Chain, and 15 moreGlobal Warming, Environmental Issues, Global warming potential, Decision Support, Food Supply Chain, Information Service, Information Infrastructure, Reference model, Environmental Performance, Food system, Decision Maker, Food Products, Stakeholder Involvement, Information model, and consumer demand
... Beckhover, A. (2008), "Zukunft der Veredelungswirtschaft: Perspektiven des Schweinemarktes – ISN-Schlachthofvergleich", in Spiller, A., Schulze, B. (Eds),Zukunftsperspektiven der Fleischwirtschaft – Verbraucher, Märkte,... more
... Beckhover, A. (2008), "Zukunft der Veredelungswirtschaft: Perspektiven des Schweinemarktes – ISN-Schlachthofvergleich", in Spiller, A., Schulze, B. (Eds),Zukunftsperspektiven der Fleischwirtschaft – Verbraucher, Märkte, Geschäftsbeziehungen, Universitätsverlag Göttingen ...
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Food safety, traceability and consumer perception on quality, variety and convenience of fresh produce as well as their distribution and trade-processes are of paramount importance for the market success of enterprises in the agrifood... more
Food safety, traceability and consumer perception on quality, variety and convenience of fresh produce as well as their distribution and trade-processes are of paramount importance for the market success of enterprises in the agrifood sector [Ha08]. However, meeting those ...
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Abstract: Several global developments such as the growing demand for bio-energy, limits in the availability of water and diminishing production resources as well as sector-wide crises (eg BSE, swine fever, dioxin) have led to a changing... more
Abstract: Several global developments such as the growing demand for bio-energy, limits in the availability of water and diminishing production resources as well as sector-wide crises (eg BSE, swine fever, dioxin) have led to a changing attitude of society towards the ...
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ABSTRACT Peptides containing beta-(3,4,5-trihydroxyphenyl)-L-alanine and beta-(3,4-dihydroxyphenyl)-L-alanine with C-terminal styrylamides form the tunichromes of the vanadium concentrating Phallusia mammillata from the subspecies of the... more
ABSTRACT Peptides containing beta-(3,4,5-trihydroxyphenyl)-L-alanine and beta-(3,4-dihydroxyphenyl)-L-alanine with C-terminal styrylamides form the tunichromes of the vanadium concentrating Phallusia mammillata from the subspecies of the tunicates (Urochorda). The structure of 1, the main tunichrome from P. mammillata, was elucidated with mass spectrometry (the fragmentation pattern is shown on the right). The native tunichromes are not bound to vanadium. The equimolar relationship of tunichrome and vanadium in the blood cells of tunicates suggests that tunichromes are responsible for their efficient enrichment of vanadium.
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... Good practice (especially the good agricultural (GAP), good hygienic (GHP), goodmanufacturing (GMP) and good trade practice (GTP)) is the basis of quality management. GAP is a guideline for the reducing of chemical, physical and... more
... Good practice (especially the good agricultural (GAP), good hygienic (GHP), goodmanufacturing (GMP) and good trade practice (GTP)) is the basis of quality management. GAP is a guideline for the reducing of chemical, physical and biological hazards. ...
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The aim of the analysis conducted in this study is to investigate the present state of e-commerce implementation among firms operating in a restricted sector (organic noodle and bakery products) of the organic food industry in Italy. The... more
The aim of the analysis conducted in this study is to investigate the present state of e-commerce implementation among firms operating in a restricted sector (organic noodle and bakery products) of the organic food industry in Italy. The analysis was carried out by sending a short questionnaire to all the firms listed in a published directory. 87 out of 307 questionnaires sent out came back completely filled. Other information has been directly collected on the Web from the existing Web sites of the firms selected for the study. The ...
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framework for the design and conception of an electronic trade platform in agribusiness
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The driver for this paper is the need to better understand the potential for learning and innovation that networks can provide especially for small and medium sized enterprises (SMEs) which comprise by far the majority of enterprises in... more
The driver for this paper is the need to better understand the potential for learning and innovation that networks can provide especially for small and medium sized enterprises (SMEs) which comprise by far the majority of enterprises in the food sector. With the challenges the food sector is facing in the near future, learning and innovation or more focused, as it is being discussed in the paper, ‘learning for innovation’ are not just opportunities but pre‐conditions for the sustainability of the sector. Network initiatives that could provide appropriate support involve social interaction and knowledge exchange, learning, competence development, and coordination (organization) and management of implementation. The analysis identifies case studies in any of these orientations which serve different stages of the innovation process: invention and implementation. The variety of network case studies cover networks linked to a focus group for training, research, or consulting, networks de...
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In the agri-food sector, quality and food safety concerns receive increased attention and have been the focus of initiatives on various levels of activity, reaching from enterprises to the sector as a whole on regional, national and... more
In the agri-food sector, quality and food safety concerns receive increased attention and have been the focus of initiatives on various levels of activity, reaching from enterprises to the sector as a whole on regional, national and international levels. The initiatives have to integrate the business management approach of 'quality management' (QM) with the interests of society and consumers in food safety and trustworthy safety guarantees. This paper builds on enterprise level quality management concepts, integrates food safety concerns and develops a framework for a sector-encompassing system for quality and food safety assurance. It relates the framework to present sector initiatives and develops recommendations for the design and implementation of a consistent sector assurance system.
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Present trends towards urbanization are a challenge to rural development. However new opportun ities in food markets, the use of renewable resources and the organization of ecosystem services, due to a.o. emerging developments in... more
Present trends towards urbanization are a challenge to rural development. However new opportun ities in food markets, the use of renewable resources and the organization of ecosystem services, due to a.o. emerging developments in technology and logistics, may allow a (partial) reversal of the trend if supported by appropriate initiatives of research, policy and the business community.
Abstract: Several global developments such as the growing demand for bio-energy, limits in the availability of water and diminishing production resources as well as sector-wide crises (e.g. BSE, swine fever, dioxin) have led to a changing... more
Abstract: Several global developments such as the growing demand for bio-energy, limits in the availability of water and diminishing production resources as well as sector-wide crises (e.g. BSE, swine fever, dioxin) have led to a changing attitude of society towards the consequences of the food system‘s activities for so-cial, economic and environmental issues, captured in the term of sustainability. As a consequence, consumers show increasing interest in the characteristics of food, and in turn, on the availability of related information and guarantees. Enterprises in agri-food supply chains are facing new expectations and are seeking to communi-cate social, economic and environmental performance of their business to custom-ers within the supply chain and consumers as the final customers. Information ser-vices, since they are mainly building on existing systems, could provide flexible solutions for enterprises to measure and evaluate sustainability of products throughout a food sup...
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Discussions on the safety and quality of food as well as growing interest in the sustainability of the production, distribution and consumption of food have contributed to the emergence of ‘transparency ’ as a critical success factor for... more
Discussions on the safety and quality of food as well as growing interest in the sustainability of the production, distribution and consumption of food have contributed to the emergence of ‘transparency ’ as a critical success factor for the food sector. However, reaching transparency for different stakeholders from different backgrounds and cultural identities is a dynamic process which depends on certain capabilities of enterprises and organizations along the food value chain but also on the realization of a fitting communication scheme within the sector. This discussion asks for the identification and utilization of an indicator that could identify deficiencies and support enterprises and the sector in reaching a level of transparency that could serve specified transparency needs. 1