Advancing the WEFE Nexus Approach with Multi-Criteria Decision Analysis and Standardization Refinements DOI Open Access
Dejan Vasović, Žarko Vranjanac, Tamara Radjenović

et al.

Sustainability, Journal Year: 2025, Volume and Issue: 17(5), P. 2220 - 2220

Published: March 4, 2025

Water, energy, food, and ecosystem (WEFE) components constitute fundamental dimensions contributing to human well-being, poverty alleviation, sustainable development. Despite the prevalent specialization among WEFE professionals, there is a lack of multidisciplinary approaches in their work, with limited attention given carbon footprint management. Against this backdrop, study aims explore potential role standardization multi-criteria decision analysis (MCDA) implementing approach within food sector. The research entails comprehensive examination International Standard Organization (ISO) 22000 certifications Balkan countries, coupled an ISO 14067 standard its alignment safety requirements. Finally, proposes novel MCDA framework for integrating considerations criteria, factors, indicators aimed at addressing both A hierarchical structure composed influential criteria factors was used rank activities sustainable, preferably carbon-neutral production. Group making applied fuzzy domain using triangular numbers, influence experts determined based on experience. Practical recommendations managing trade-offs between requirements two elaborated standards are provided, emphasizing key environmental, societal, economic insights identify critical biases

Language: Английский

The Digital Revolution in the Bakery Sector: Innovations, Challenges, and Opportunities from Industry 4.0 DOI Creative Commons
Tsega Y. Melesse, Pier Francesco Orrù

Foods, Journal Year: 2025, Volume and Issue: 14(3), P. 526 - 526

Published: Feb. 6, 2025

Industry 4.0 and digitalization are driving a major transformation in the bakery sector. This systematic review examines latest advancements digital technologies platforms within industry. Innovations such as robotics, automation, blockchain, wireless sensor networks currently revolutionizing operations by enhancing production efficiency, enabling real-time monitoring, ensuring product traceability. Additionally, improving customer interactions through e-commerce, personalized offerings, targeted marketing strategies. Digitalization is also contributing to waste reduction, quality control improvement, data-driven decision-making, leading optimized inventory management more efficient automation. These fostering stronger engagement, resulting cost savings increased profitability. However, sector faces several challenges, including resistance from companies adopt new technologies, high implementation costs, shortage of expertise, concerns about preserving artisanal quality. provides valuable insights for researchers, businesses, industry experts deepen their understanding how shaping future while highlighting emerging opportunities, avenues research.

Language: Английский

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Advancing the WEFE Nexus Approach with Multi-Criteria Decision Analysis and Standardization Refinements DOI Open Access
Dejan Vasović, Žarko Vranjanac, Tamara Radjenović

et al.

Sustainability, Journal Year: 2025, Volume and Issue: 17(5), P. 2220 - 2220

Published: March 4, 2025

Water, energy, food, and ecosystem (WEFE) components constitute fundamental dimensions contributing to human well-being, poverty alleviation, sustainable development. Despite the prevalent specialization among WEFE professionals, there is a lack of multidisciplinary approaches in their work, with limited attention given carbon footprint management. Against this backdrop, study aims explore potential role standardization multi-criteria decision analysis (MCDA) implementing approach within food sector. The research entails comprehensive examination International Standard Organization (ISO) 22000 certifications Balkan countries, coupled an ISO 14067 standard its alignment safety requirements. Finally, proposes novel MCDA framework for integrating considerations criteria, factors, indicators aimed at addressing both A hierarchical structure composed influential criteria factors was used rank activities sustainable, preferably carbon-neutral production. Group making applied fuzzy domain using triangular numbers, influence experts determined based on experience. Practical recommendations managing trade-offs between requirements two elaborated standards are provided, emphasizing key environmental, societal, economic insights identify critical biases

Language: Английский

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