Transforming agrifood production systems and supply chains with digital twins
Asaf Tzachor, Catherine E. Richards, Scott Jeen
Abstract
Digital twins can transform agricultural production systems and supply chains, curbing greenhouse gas emissions, food waste and malnutrition. However, the potential of these advanced virtualization technologies is yet to be realized. Here, we consider the promise of digital twins across six typical agrifood supply chain steps and emphasize key implementation barriers.
Topics & Concepts
Supply chainProduction (economics)VirtualizationBusinessGreenhouse gasKey (lock)AgricultureIndustrial organizationNatural resource economicsCommerceComputer scienceEconomicsComputer securityMarketingMicroeconomicsCloud computingGeographyOperating systemArchaeologyBiologyEcologyDigital Transformation in IndustrySustainable Supply Chain ManagementAdditive Manufacturing and 3D Printing Technologies