The GREEN-AgriChains project aims at strengthening the expertise and research in the fields of Agrifood supply chain management and logistics, through a coherent set of measures that will support and mobilize the human and material resources and promote knowledge transfer and innovation. The proposed project will add value to the University’s research potential by upgrading logistics and supply chain management in the research agenda, thus, improving efficiency and achieving a systemic approach to the research challenges of the sector. Additionally, A.U.Th. will design and elaborate state-of-the-art supply chain management strategies, policies and systems that will assist the Agrifood business world to become acquainted with the merits of holistic, end-to-end approaches towards their supply chain and logistics networks.
Specifically, the objectives of the GREEN-AgriChains project are the following:
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Develop A.U.Th.’s research excellence in the areas of Agrifood Supply Chain Management and Logistics. |
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Reinforce and Consolidate A.U.Th.’s overall research potential in Agrifood Logistics Management. |
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Develop strategic partnerships with international, well acknowledged research entities. |
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Promote synergies with European stakeholders and policy-makers. |
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Assist the Agrifood Sector SMEs in The Southeastern European and Mediterranean Region in becoming more competitive, by adopting new SCM Techniques and Logistics Practices developed through research. |
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Foster transnational cooperation in the Agrifood Sector between A.U.Th. and the participating organizations. |
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Enable a comprehensive approach towards the Agrifood Supply Chain by promoting Agrifood Waste Management Issues. |
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Unlock the full research potential of A.U.Th. for a better integration in the enlarged European research area. |
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Increase the overall capacity of the Southeastern European and Mediterranean Region in enhancing Science and Technology Based Economic Development, focused on the Agrifood Industry. |
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Raise business awareness about corporate social responsibility (CSR) in the field. |
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Participation of A.U.Th.’s Research Staff at International Conferences or short term Training Events, for knowledge sharing, network building and to exposure to global trends. |
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Dissemination and promotional activities to ensure increased visibility of the selected research entities and their activities within the EU and beyond. |