The Digital Revolution in the Bakery Sector: Innovations, Challenges, and Opportunities from Industry 4.0
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
Advancing the WEFE Nexus Approach with Multi-Criteria Decision Analysis and Standardization Refinements
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