Naslov
ECO-DISTRIBUTION CENTERS OF AGRICULTURAL PRODUCTS IN THE FUNCTION OF SUSTAINABLE DEVELOPMENT OF URBAN CENTERS

Autori
Šundov, Marko ; Gajdić, Dušanka

Vrsta, podvrsta i kategorija rada
Radovi u zbornicima skupova, cjeloviti rad (in extenso), znanstveni

Izvornik
45th International Scientific Conference on Economic and Social Development – XIX International Social Congress (ISC 2019) / Vinogradova, Marina ; Cuic Tankovic, Ana ; Pavelin, Goran - Varaždin : VADEA, 2019, 414-423

Skup
45th International Scientific Conference on Economic and Social Development – XIX International Social Congress (ISC 2019)

Mjesto i datum
Moskva, Ruska Federacija, 17.10.2019. - 18.10.2019

Vrsta sudjelovanja
Predavanje

Vrsta recenzije
Međunarodna recenzija

Ključne riječi
urban centres, food supply, eco-distribution of agri-food products, short supply chain, closed-loop, urban-rural partnership

Sažetak
The issue of securing the food supply in urban centres is increasing and becoming more complex. It has several specificities: the population of urban centres consumes increasingly poor quality food and becomes dependent on existing global conventional supply chains. It is exposed to the enormous quantities of waste generating that threaten the long-term viability of the urban centres themselves. These specificities indicate three key issues which determine the success of the food supply chain: product quality, distribution security and waste management. A possible solution for urban food supply process problem could be eco-distribution of agri-food products within short supply chains. This paper aims to emphasize the necessity of establishing sustainable short supply chains through the creation of eco-distribution centres. The establishment of such centres would maximize the balance of benefits, both for the producer and the final consumer, with minimal environmental impact due to the closed-loop effect. Implementation of such a circular process would eliminate the disadvantages of the conventional food supply chain (i.e. quality, food traceability, the uncertainty of supply and waste management) per consumer. Besides, the direct producer would ensure the continuity of investments and would allow balanced development through a urban-rural partnership.

Izvorni jezik
Engleski

Znanstvena područja
Ekonomija, Interdisciplinarne društvene znanosti

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