Production & Manufacturing Research,
Journal Year:
2023,
Volume and Issue:
11(1)
Published: May 28, 2023
The
sustainability
of
food
supply
chains
(FSCs)
depends
on
the
concurrent
successful
performance
in
environmental,
economic,
and
social
dimensions.
However,
FSCs
are
complex
socio-technical
systems
subjected
to
inevitable
trade-offs
impossibility
full
control.
Based
a
systematic
literature
review,
this
study
investigates
how
affects
complexity
FSCs.
A
total
75
articles
were
analyzed.
thematic
analysis
revealed
16
factors
associated
with
three
dimensions
sustainability.
These
then
five
attributes:
large
number
elements,
dynamically
interacting
diversity
unexpected
variability,
resilience.
All
amplify
FSCs,
mostly
terms
increasing
elements.
Findings
made
it
possible
develop
complexity-based
account
raising
questions
insights
that
might
inform
design
operation
more
sustainable
which
effectively
cope
their
inherent
complexity.
Regional Studies Regional Science,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
11(1), P. 291 - 310
Published: April 16, 2024
Neighbourhood
commercial
centres
(NCC)
are
dynamic
hubs
that
provide
essential
goods,
promote
community
bonds
and
drive
economic
growth.
Despite
numerous
studies
on
shopping
behaviour,
there
remains
a
notable
gap
in
understanding
how
transportation
centre-related
factors
collectively
shape
the
attractiveness
of
NCCs,
especially
developing
countries
like
India.
This
research
aims
to
understand
why
some
NCCs
outperform
others
terms
attractiveness.
study
proposes
neighbourhood
centre
index
(NCCAI),
which
is
developed
by
collecting
455
samples
from
13
with
help
primary
survey
different
influence
Indian
planned
city
context.
The
used
principal
component
analysis
(PCA)
identified
five
major
components
significantly
contribute
NCC's
Further,
weightage
was
determined
through
two
distinct
approaches:
one
based
PCA
results
other
utilising
analytic
hierarchy
process
(AHP)
expert
opinion
data.
Finally,
more
reliable
weights
these
methodologies
were
selected
using
covariance
(ANCOVA).
NCCAI
can
urban
planners,
store
owners
retail
managers,
providing
data-driven
insights
enhance
overall
NCC
decomposable
nature
allows
for
score
breakdown,
enabling
planners
policymakers
allocate
resources
strategically.
Sustainability,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
16(13), P. 5616 - 5616
Published: June 30, 2024
The
COVID-19
crisis
has
disrupted
economies
and
societies
the
sustainability
characteristics
of
agri-food
due
to
a
significant
decline
in
turnover,
difficulties
transportation,
changes
market
contact
habits.
An
analysis
was
carried
out
using
PRISMA
protocol
Scopus,
Web
Science,
Science
Direct
electronic
databases.
aim
this
research
is
present
main
issues
(economic,
environmental,
social
issues)
pre-COVID-19
period,
compare
it
with
trends
explore
influence
epidemic.
This
looks
for
gaps
possible
future
directions.
Research
before
primarily
concerned
environmental
economic
sustainability.
focus
areas
were
business
development
issues.
During
COVID-19,
shifted
Survival
primary
issue.
financial,
inventory,
waste
management,
innovation
Food
safety
digitalisation
highlighted.
Precision
agriculture,
short
food
supply
chains,
collaboration
increased
efficiency.
role
trust
increased.
experience
valuable
almost
all
disciplines.
Policy,
health,
decision-makers
can
apply
better
solutions
crises.
Science in One Health,
Journal Year:
2023,
Volume and Issue:
2, P. 100044 - 100044
Published: Jan. 1, 2023
The
triple
crises
of
the
COVID-19
pandemic,
conflict
and
climate
change
have
severely
impacted
food
systems,
leading
to
socio-economic
consequences
undermining
nutrition
security
across
Africa.
To
address
malnutrition
poverty
affecting
approximately
700
million
people
in
Africa,
there
is
potential
for
One
Health
approach
implementation
operationalization
bring
together
multidisciplinary
solutions
tackling
insecurity
ensuring
safety
net.
However,
limited
documentation
on
system
thinking
guide
responses
crises-induced
insecurity.
Therefore,
this
article
aims
systematically
understand
insecurity,
connect
existing
solutions,
explore
role
strengthening
agriculture
systems
Our
finding
showed
impact
exacerbating
vulnerability
Africa
worldwide.
Mitigating
resilient
actions
are
urgently
needed
emerging
persisting
challenges,
infectious
diseases
menace
burden
We
present
a
conceptual
model
illustrating
complex
nature
areas
within
system,
actionable
strategies
building
community
resilience.
Additionally,
recommendations
provided
create
an
enabling
environment
that
supports
addresses
challenges
through
innovative
partnerships,
local-led
initiatives,
enhanced
governance
artificial
intelligence
technology
capacities
achieving
sustainable
inclusive
growth
reduce
inequalities.
Stepping
up
integrated,
actionable,
programs
long-lasting
requires
investing
promoting
new
partnership
research
collaboration
resolution
peace
towards
reshaping
local
global
related
adaptations
most
vulnerable
communities'
benefits.
These
ingredients
fastening
preparedness,
prevention
control
control,
reducing
supply
chains
disruption
accelerating
equitable
benefits
Universal
Coverage
Sustainable
Development
Goals,
2030
Production & Manufacturing Research,
Journal Year:
2023,
Volume and Issue:
11(1)
Published: May 28, 2023
The
sustainability
of
food
supply
chains
(FSCs)
depends
on
the
concurrent
successful
performance
in
environmental,
economic,
and
social
dimensions.
However,
FSCs
are
complex
socio-technical
systems
subjected
to
inevitable
trade-offs
impossibility
full
control.
Based
a
systematic
literature
review,
this
study
investigates
how
affects
complexity
FSCs.
A
total
75
articles
were
analyzed.
thematic
analysis
revealed
16
factors
associated
with
three
dimensions
sustainability.
These
then
five
attributes:
large
number
elements,
dynamically
interacting
diversity
unexpected
variability,
resilience.
All
amplify
FSCs,
mostly
terms
increasing
elements.
Findings
made
it
possible
develop
complexity-based
account
raising
questions
insights
that
might
inform
design
operation
more
sustainable
which
effectively
cope
their
inherent
complexity.
