Modelling a Collaborative Network in the Agri-Food Sector Using ARCON Framework: The PROVE Case Study

Macedo, Patrícia; Abreu, António; Camarinha-Matos, Luís M.

doi:10.1007/978-3-642-32775-9_34

Cited by 4 publications

(2 citation statements)

References 14 publications

Supporting

Mentioning

Contrasting

Order By: Relevance

“…This reduction of the distance with consumers is interesting for small and medium sized organic farmers that can provide an added value to the produce and communicate better the quality and sustainability aspects [38]. Community supported agriculture (CSA) operations are embracing internet as a way to communicate and organize the distribution and planning of their produce, for instance using websites such as Local Harvest or their software CSAware 6 to manage membership, orders and delivery.…”

Section: A Connecting Farmers and Consumersmentioning

confidence: 99%

Sustainable food systems with ICT

Svenfelt

Zapico

2016

Proceedings of ICT for Sustainability 2016

View full text Add to dashboard Cite

Abstract-The food system is burdened by many and severe negative environmental and social impacts. Two of the reasons for the impacts are the increasing scale and globalisation of the food system. ICT has been put forward as a means to enhance sustainability in society, yet the potential for food systems is underexplored. In this paper we review ICT solutions for improved sustainability of food systems, which are used in practice or are discussed as potential solutions. The aim is to identify ICT solutions that can potentially enhance sustainability in the food system. We review mostly scientific literature. The ICT solutions are categorized according to four main purposes of the approach, to 1) efficiency through monitoring and assessment of environmental impact, 2) enhance transparency and traceability in the food system, 3) creating network between actors in the food chains, 4) influence and change food practices. We conclude that there is no coherent research field covering ICT in food systems. The papers reviewed are scattered over several disciplines and scientific journals. We also conclude that there is a predominance of research on monitoring of food production and transparency and traceability in the food chain. More research is needed that take on holistic approaches and include several parts of the food system. Furthermore, we would also like to see more research on what sustainable food systems could be like and how ICT could support and perhaps sometimes hinder such developments.

show abstract

Section: A Connecting Farmers and Consumersmentioning

confidence: 99%

Sustainable food systems with ICT

Svenfelt

Zapico

2016

Proceedings of ICT for Sustainability 2016

View full text Add to dashboard Cite

show abstract

“…The literature shows that ARCON has potential applications in variety of domains. It has, for example, been applied to the PROVE initiative (a Portuguese network in the agri-food sector that enables small farmers to sell their goods directly to consumers) [15]. ARCON has also been applied for different purposes including but not limited to, e-government and e-services [16], trust management [17], decomposing value for the customer [18], and learning in on-line and local University of the Third Age (U3A) in Australia [19].…”

Section: Research Approachmentioning

confidence: 99%

Towards a Reference Model for Mass Collaborative Learning

Zamiri¹,

Camarinha-Matos²

2020

IFIP Advances in Information and Communication Technology

Self Cite

View full text Add to dashboard Cite

The rapid development of collaborative activities (particularly beyond geographical boundaries) and the increasing demand for lifelong learning have opened immense opportunities for learners worldwide. Mass Collaborative Learning, as an emerging approach, shifts away from traditional teacher-centered milieu to self-driven learning practices where a large number of learners at various performance levels collectively work toward reaching a common goal. The implementation and development of mass collaborative learning communities however requires both further progress in understanding the involved processes and addressing the key affecting factors. Therefore, as a contribution in this context, a reference model for mass collaborative learning is pursued, aiming to facilitate the understanding of related concepts and highlighting the main internal and external components. Preliminary results of this research work are discussed.

show abstract

Measurement of Entrepreneurial Dynamism Capabilities and Performance in Collaborative Networks

Kurtz

Vallejos

Da-Ré

et al. 2014

Progress in Pattern Recognition, Image Analysis, Computer Vision, and Applications

View full text Add to dashboard Cite

In turbulent markets and scenarios that require extremely competitive and innovative organizations, the need to transform the resource base in accordance with the changing markets and technology is apparent. In order to do this, it is necessary to quickly identify and incorporate market opportunities, provide high capacity for learning, innovation and work collaboratively with other organizations in a network-in a collaborative way-to coordinate and transform their resource base. It is based on this information that this work aims to discuss the association between the role of an organization in a collaborative network and the development of dynamic capabilities, in response to environmental pressures and turbulence. Similarly, we seek to identify the impact (the improvement, or not) that generates the dynamics of organizations in a collaborative network. This paper brings two main contributions: the first lists a theoretical framework associating three main constructs: Dynamic Capabilities, Collaborative Networks and Turbulent Environments. The second proposes a conceptual model involving these three main constructs, facing adaptation, resilience and competitiveness of organizations.

show abstract

Modelling a Collaborative Network in the Agri-Food Sector Using ARCON Framework: The PROVE Case Study

Cited by 4 publications

References 14 publications

Sustainable food systems with ICT

Sustainable food systems with ICT

Towards a Reference Model for Mass Collaborative Learning

Measurement of Entrepreneurial Dynamism Capabilities and Performance in Collaborative Networks

Contact Info

Product

Resources

About