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Business Collaboration in Food Networks: Incremental Solution Development

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  • Sundmaeker, Harald

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The paper will present an approach for an incremental solution development that is based on the usage of the currently developed Internet based FIspace business collaboration platform. Key element is the clear segmentation of infrastructures that are either internal or external to the collaborating business entity in the food network. On the one hand, the approach enables to differentiate between specific centralised as well as decentralised ways for data storage and hosting of IT based functionalities. The selection of specific data exchange protocols and data models is facilitated. On the other hand, the supported solution design and subsequent development is focusing on reusable “software Apps” that can be used on their own and are incorporating a clear added value for the business actors. It will be outlined on how to push the development and introduction of Apps that do not require basic changes of the existing infrastructure. The paper will present an example that is based on the development of a set of Apps for the exchange of product quality related information in food networks, specifically addressing fresh fruits and vegetables. It combines workflow support for data exchange from farm to retail as well as to provide quality feedback information to facilitate the business process improvement. Finally, the latest status of the FIspace platform development will be outlined. Key features and potential ways for real users and software developers in using the FIspace platform that is initiated by science and industry will be outlined.

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  • Sundmaeker, Harald, 2014. "Business Collaboration in Food Networks: Incremental Solution Development," International Journal on Food System Dynamics, International Center for Management, Communication, and Research, vol. 5(3), pages 1-14, October.
    • Handle: RePEc:ags:ijofsd:198963
    DOI: 10.22004/ag.econ.198963
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