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Trust has been recognized as one of the key stabilizers of the food system. An understanding of the functionality of trust with its precursors and consequences is therefore essential for an efficient management of the food system. This paper provides a structured overview of the state-of-the art of ...

Author(s)
Fritz, M.
Publisher
Universität Bonn-ILB, Bonn, Germany
Citation
System dynamics and food networks research: The Case of Trust. Proceedings of International Discussion Forum in conjunction with the 26th Conference of the International Association of Agricultural Economists, Queensland, Australia, 17 August 2006, 2007, pp 3-15
CABI Book Chapter Info
Cover for A typology of trust when we introduce information technology.

The adoption of e-business in the agri-food sector is not common. One of the main reasons for this is the difficulty of communicating trust. Trust helps with cross-border trade and profiting from e-business, especially in the agri-food sector, which involves products with uncertainties and risks...

Author(s)
Canavari, M.; Deiters, J.; Fritz, M.; Hofstede, G. J.; Sprundel, G. van; Pignatti, E.; Matopoulos, A.; Vlachopoulou, M.; Briz, J.; Fernández, M. C.
ISBN
2016 CABI (H ISBN 9781845936396)
Type
Book chapter
Abstract

This paper argues that new demands for agricultural production (such as the demand for bioenergy/biofuels) can function as an opportunity for the agricultural sector, basically because it will allow overcoming "natural constraints" that agricultural production faces when dependent mainly on food...

Author(s)
Carvalho, B. M. T. R. S. P. de
Publisher
Universität Bonn-ILB, Bonn, Germany
Citation
System dynamics and innovation in food networks 2008. Proceedings of the 2nd International European Forum on System Dynamics and Innovation in Food Networks, Innsbruck-Igls, Austria, 18-22 February 2008, 2008, pp 65-75
CABI Book Chapter Info
Cover for Trust and e-business in food supply networks: summary and conclusions.

This concluding chapter summarizes the findings on the role of trust in e-business transactions in European agri-food supply networks. It is indicated that the important role of trust must be recognized to overcome barriers to ICT and e-commerce adoption but moreover trust must be correctly managed ...

Author(s)
Canavari, M.; Novak, B. M.; Fritz, M.; Deiters, J.; Schiefer, G.
ISBN
2016 CABI (H ISBN 9781845936396)
Type
Book chapter
CABI Book Info
Cover for Food supply networks: trust and e-business.

This book bridges the gap between innovative ICT potentials for cost-efficient processes in the European food chain and trust between companies in the food chain. Using case studies from European countries, chapters discuss trust-building methods for food networks in an e-business environment. Key...

Author(s)
Canavari, M.; Fritz, M.; Schiefer, G.
ISBN
2016 CABI (H ISBN 9781845936396)
Type
Book
Abstract

This paper will discuss the ongoing research in area of conceptualization, design of collaborative working environments and its adoption for food supply networks. There will be a group needs approach for designing such environments presented. Tracking and tracing, agreements on quality policy,...

Author(s)
Pankiewicz, M.; Fritz, M.; Schiefer, G.
Publisher
Universität Bonn-ILB, Bonn, Germany
Citation
System dynamics and innovation in food networks 2009. Proceedings of the 3rd International European Forum on system dynamics and innovation in food networks, Innsbruck-Igls, Austria, 16-20 February, 2009, 2009, pp 323-328
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Cover for An analysis of the role of e-marketplaces in food networks.

E-marketplaces and their role in food networks provide an interesting perspective on food trade flows. Developments in information and communications technology (ICT) have led to the introduction and setting up of e-marketplaces to enhance and improve business-to-business (B2B) relationships with...

Author(s)
Pignatti, E.; Sprundel, G. van
ISBN
2016 CABI (H ISBN 9781845936396)
Type
Book chapter
AbstractFull Text

This collection of nine papers addresses the issue of sustainability in the European agro-food sector. Sustainable consumption, sustainability in the food chain, ethical and direct marketing, and community supported agriculture are addressed, among others.

Author(s)
Cicia, G.; Fritz, M.
Publisher
University of Bonn, Bonn, Germany
Citation
International Journal on Food System Dynamics, 2011, 2, 3, pp 207-339
Abstract

This paper addresses the important role of trust in emerging, electronically supported food supply network relations to ultimately facilitate implementation of innovative, electronic coordination and transaction support opportunities for food supply networks.

Author(s)
Fritz, M.
Publisher
Universität Bonn-ILB, Bonn, Germany
Citation
System dynamics and innovation in food networks 2009. Proceedings of the 3rd International European Forum on system dynamics and innovation in food networks, Innsbruck-Igls, Austria, 16-20 February, 2009, 2009, pp 221-238
Abstract

This paper focuses upon the case of alternative food supply chains (AFSCs) as a "laboratory" for the implementation of sustainability concepts on a larger scale. To realize this type of up-scaling, two important conditions should be fulfilled: the initiatives have to combine a performing internal...

Author(s)
Vuylsteke, A.; Huylenbroeck, G. van
Publisher
Universität Bonn-ILB, Bonn, Germany
Citation
Innovation and system dynamics in food networks 2007. Proceedings of the 1st European Forum on Innovation and System Dynamics in Food Networks, Innsbruck-Igis, Austria, 15-17 February, 2007, 2007, pp 45-54

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