Research objective
is to develop knowledge, concepts, models and methodologies for differentiated and efficient flow of goods and information tailored to new demand patterns and delivery models in food supply chains by developing

Strategies for differentiated logistics and a concept for new business models and product-based services

A generic control model for real-time and differentiated operations of retail SC

A knowledge platform and guidelines for application of ICT technology, architectures and models for collaborative systems

Methodology for competence building of future managers

Main results

Analytical framework for planning and management in retail value chain

Supply and management models for fresh product

Models for information sharing

Models for tactical and integrated retail planning

Mapping of food wastage and causes

Concept for transport rack (transportbord?) and information sharing

Models for participation based change management in logistics companies

Arena for experience and competence development

Teaching materials on master and doctoral level

Involved in the project: Jan Ola Strandhagen, Marco Semini, Quan Yu, Logan Vallandingham

PhD: Kasper Kiil - 'Inventory Management for Fresh Food Supply Chains: Potentials of Information Sharing'

Timeline & Results