The largest part of food sales is managed by large food supply chains. However, an alternative system of food distribution focuses on locally produced and sold food that has gotten great attention in the last two decades. The challenges of those new systems, called short food supply chains (SFSC), represent tough market competitions, high distribution and logistics costs, small shipment sizes and so forth. Hence, the SFSC requires corresponding solutions in food distribution that are aligned with the contemporary logistics trends, sustainability and aspects of the new digital era. Using specially developed methodology, based on two different conceptual models, we showed how the SFSC could be designed from the aspects of innovative logistics modes and contemporary information and communication technologies, with the final aim to outline and evaluate different food distribution scenarios towards greater sustainability. The first conceptual model was aimed at the creation of innovative forms of SFSC, in which business process modelling was used in order to design and explore the given situation more thoroughly. For the purposes of conducting a comparative assessment of the distribution models developed in the previous part, the second conceptual model is developed. By using a qualitative approach, this is how the major advantages and challenges of practical implementations in creating sustainable distribution solutions are stated for each scenario.
The purpose of the paper is to introduce possibilities of implementation of
augmented reality (AR) concept in disassembly process. Basic concept of AR
implementation in various applications, as well as developed concept in
disassembly system is presented. Main objective of this paper was to test the
influence of implementation of AR in disassembly process with the goal to
shorten overall duration of disassembly process. In this paper the
experimental setup of developed concept in disassembly system for heating
circulation pump that was conducted in laboratory conditions is shown, and
conclusions are presented.
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