Limits to Growth: The Case of Alternative Food Networks
In 1972, commissioned by the Club of Rome, ‘The Limits to Growth’ was famously published. Through systems thinking and computerContinue Reading
Category: Food Logistics
Allow Me to Break the Ice – A Brief Introduction to Food Cold Chain Management
Cold chain management is gaining plenty of attention in recent months due to the specific storage and handling requirements ofContinue Reading
NutriSafe – How Simulations Can Facilitate Resilient Food Operations
2020 shows us once again how important resilient operations are for successful supply chains and society in general. Besides COVID-19,Continue Reading
Ordering Food Online in a Sustainable Way
In a recent radio interview, I was asked how customers can order food or grocery products online in a sustainableContinue Reading
Integrating Dynamic Food Quality within Organic Fresh Food Supply Chains
Delivering food items is challenging, particulary for fresh fruits and vegetables. Such products often have short shelf lives and furtherContinue Reading
Consumer-Driven Order Picking Strategies for E-Groceries
Demand in e-groceries is increasing. In practice, a wide range of business models exists. This post focuses on store-based homeContinue Reading
Facilitating Cargo Bikes for Sustainable Urban Last-Mile Distribution
At the opening of the thinkport VIENNA, I had the opportunity to drive and test electric cargo-bikes. Such bikes areContinue Reading
The Complexity of Cold Chain Logistics
Cold chain logistics is one of the most interesting aspects of food logistics. For scientists, it offers numerous complex andContinue Reading
E-Grocery Fulfillment Channels
Multiple major retail chains in Austria are offering an extensive range of groceries online. Additionally, numerous start-ups and companies, whichContinue Reading
Optimizing Logistics Operations to Reduce Food Waste
Substantial amounts of food products are wasted in multiple stages of the supply chain. Produce is lost at the field,Continue Reading
Decision Support for Time-Critical Logistics Operations 