MATTER International Journal of Science and Technology,
Journal Year:
2023,
Volume and Issue:
unknown, P. 85 - 100
Published: Nov. 15, 2023
The
case
study
factory
manufactures
a
range
of
bread
and
bakery
products
for
distribution
in
the
North
Thailand.
Losses
from
production
process
were
recently
discovered,
which
besides
being
lost
costs,
also
impacted
environment.
This
research
is
conducted
under
concept
Material
Flow
Cost
Accounting
(MFCA)
to
analyze
losses
each
factory.
pinpoint
where
most
occur
suggest
methods
future
improvement.
with
principle
Plan
Do
Check
Action
(PDCA).
“Plan”
was
determine
target
product,
this
raisin
bread,
as
it
accounted
largest
proportion
production.
Subsequently,
process,
scope
“Do”
stage
procedure
determined.
Input
output
factors
identified
Quantity
Center
(QC)
both
physical
units
financial
units.
Subsequently
at
“Check”
stage,
an
analysis
costs
QC
MFCA
technique.
divided
into
positive
meaning
generating
revenue,
manifest
negative
not
revenue
stage.
Finally,
“Action”
ranked
using
Pareto
diagram
identify
evaluate
opportunities
found
that
total
produce
one
lot
2,935.55
THB,
materials
2,270.79
THB
(77.35%),
system
500.30
(17.04%)
energy
164.46
(5.60%).
Overall,
product
25.19%,
material
19.41%.
wastage
dough
fillings
deposited
machinery,
failure
packaging
films
when
they
installed
packing
machine.
It
arose
maximum
packing.
conclusions
are
has
informed
about
arising
evaluated
them
form
should
help
proposing
reduce
future.
Sustainability,
Journal Year:
2023,
Volume and Issue:
15(10), P. 8404 - 8404
Published: May 22, 2023
Reducing
wheat
and
bread
loss
waste
is
crucial
for
ensuring
global
food
security
sustainability.
The
importance
of
reducing
particularly
significant
in
Iran,
where
a
staple
crop
vital
component
the
country’s
security.
A
value
stream
mapping
study
was
conducted
to
identify
hotspots
critical
data
gaps
along
lifecycle
(WBL).
In
October
2018,
14
experts
were
surveyed
Fars
province,
Iran’s
second-largest
producer.
presents
detailed
cradle-to-grave
overview
WBL
identifies
farms,
foodservice,
households
as
hotspots.
results
revealed
regarding
on-farm
household
waste.
Additionally,
although
exist
other
segments
WBL,
they
are
not
readily
accessible
nor
utilized
report
waste,
highlighting
need
transparency
within
system
further
research
compile
existing
analyze
Other
researchers
can
employ
holistic
approach
present
investigate
throughout
items
different
geographical
contexts.
methodology
adopted
this
offers
advantages
defining
scope
assessment
circular
economy
studies.
The International Journal of Logistics Management,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
unknown
Published: Aug. 20, 2024
Purpose
This
paper
studies
digitalization
projects
aiming
to
increase
the
share
of
regional
food
in
hospitality
sector
and
communal
catering.
The
focus
is
set
on
influencing
factors
underlying
feedback
structures
that
arise
through
supplies.
results
can
guide
stakeholders
get
a
better
understanding
key
complexities
from
holistic
perspective.
Design/methodology/approach
A
systems
thinking
approach
employed
model
networks.
were
found
literature
two
regions.
Feedback
loops
explained
validated
semi-structured
interviews.
Findings
are
visualized
causal
loop
diagrams
(CLDs)
used
for
theory
development.
presentation
CLDs
helps
influence
digital
logistics
platforms
entire
system
supply
not
just
isolated
parts.
Among
others,
cooperation,
trust
solutions
identified
as
success
when
Research
limitations/implications
work
focused
occurring
two,
rural
Bavarian
regions
Germany
with
their
unique
geographical
settings.
may,
consequently,
be
entirely
transferable
other
varying
characteristics.
Further
research
needs
done
see
how
much
these
parameters
platforms.
Originality/value
contributes
existing
scientific
by
showing
impact
coming
systems.
Developing
provides
basis
future
facilitates
discussion
researchers
practitioners
support
real-world
implementations.
Sustainability,
Journal Year:
2023,
Volume and Issue:
15(21), P. 15644 - 15644
Published: Nov. 6, 2023
The
sharp
increase
in
rural
tourism
brings,
on
the
one
side,
economic
and
social
benefits
among
communities
but,
other,
contributes
to
environmental
challenges,
specifically
waste
generation
natural
resource
consumption.
From
ecological
perspective,
several
pathways
have
been
developed
from
local
global
communities,
such
as
prevention,
reuse,
recycling
energy
recovery.
present
research,
by
considering
need
boost
separate
collection
valorize
organic
evaluates
performance
of
a
combined
anaerobic
digestion
composting
plant
Southern
Italy.
purpose
is
investigate
advantages
disadvantages
collecting
areas
recovering
it
into
biomethane,
digestate
compost.
First,
research
develops
material
flow
analysis
real,
accessible
available
Secondly,
basis
results
obtained,
calculates
compost
potential
Italy,
amount
produced
14
identified
most
beautiful
villages
Last,
compares
producing
biomethane
through
or
resorting
community
areas.
It
that
423,854
kg
954,896
kg,
respectively,
but
significant
financial
investments
must
be
allocated
order
allow
municipalities
enhance
logistics
facilities.
highlights
possible
strategies
under
circular
economy
lens
sustainability
areas,
focusing
production
providing
policy
implications
light
National
Recovery
Resilience
Plan
(NRRP)
Common
Agricultural
Policy
(CAP).
MATTER International Journal of Science and Technology,
Journal Year:
2023,
Volume and Issue:
9(2), P. 01 - 16
Published: Nov. 15, 2023
The
case
study
factory
manufactures
a
range
of
bread
and
bakery
products
for
distribution
in
the
North
Thailand.
Losses
from
production
process
were
recently
discovered,
which
besides
being
lost
costs,
also
impacted
environment.
This
research
is
conducted
under
concept
Material
Flow
Cost
Accounting
(MFCA)
to
analyze
losses
each
factory.
pinpoint
where
most
occur
suggest
methods
future
improvement.
with
principle
Plan
Do
Check
Action
(PDCA).
“Plan”
was
determine
target
product,
this
raisin
bread,
as
it
accounted
largest
proportion
production.
Subsequently,
process,
scope
“Do”
stage
procedure
determined.
Input
output
factors
identified
Quantity
Center
(QC)
both
physical
units
financial
units.
Subsequently
at
“Check”
stage,
an
analysis
costs
QC
MFCA
technique.
divided
into
positive
meaning
generating
revenue,
manifest
negative
not
revenue
stage.
Finally,
“Action”
ranked
using
Pareto
diagram
identify
evaluate
opportunities
found
that
total
produce
one
lot
2,935.55
THB,
materials
2,270.79
THB
(77.35%),
system
500.30
(17.04%)
energy
164.46
(5.60%).
Overall,
product
25.19%,
material
19.41%.
wastage
dough
fillings
deposited
machinery,
failure
packaging
films
when
they
installed
packing
machine.
It
arose
maximum
packing.
conclusions
are
has
informed
about
arising
evaluated
them
form
should
help
proposing
reduce
future.
MATTER International Journal of Science and Technology,
Journal Year:
2023,
Volume and Issue:
unknown, P. 85 - 100
Published: Nov. 15, 2023
The
case
study
factory
manufactures
a
range
of
bread
and
bakery
products
for
distribution
in
the
North
Thailand.
Losses
from
production
process
were
recently
discovered,
which
besides
being
lost
costs,
also
impacted
environment.
This
research
is
conducted
under
concept
Material
Flow
Cost
Accounting
(MFCA)
to
analyze
losses
each
factory.
pinpoint
where
most
occur
suggest
methods
future
improvement.
with
principle
Plan
Do
Check
Action
(PDCA).
“Plan”
was
determine
target
product,
this
raisin
bread,
as
it
accounted
largest
proportion
production.
Subsequently,
process,
scope
“Do”
stage
procedure
determined.
Input
output
factors
identified
Quantity
Center
(QC)
both
physical
units
financial
units.
Subsequently
at
“Check”
stage,
an
analysis
costs
QC
MFCA
technique.
divided
into
positive
meaning
generating
revenue,
manifest
negative
not
revenue
stage.
Finally,
“Action”
ranked
using
Pareto
diagram
identify
evaluate
opportunities
found
that
total
produce
one
lot
2,935.55
THB,
materials
2,270.79
THB
(77.35%),
system
500.30
(17.04%)
energy
164.46
(5.60%).
Overall,
product
25.19%,
material
19.41%.
wastage
dough
fillings
deposited
machinery,
failure
packaging
films
when
they
installed
packing
machine.
It
arose
maximum
packing.
conclusions
are
has
informed
about
arising
evaluated
them
form
should
help
proposing
reduce
future.