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Seminar on logistics, April 2021

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On April 2021, Electric 80 and Pregel presented an innovative application of material handling and warehousing solutions in Pregel. Eng. Luca Bolognesi (Head of the technical department in Pregel) presented manufacturing/processing and logistics activities in Pregel. Eng.Marisa Sgro (Area Manager North Europe, Elettric 80) illustrated the solutions proposed by E80 Grou...
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Seminar on logistics, dec. 2021

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On December 2021, two important companies (Havi Logistics and Savoye) presented some case studies and applications of logistic solutions during the course of Industrial Logistics for the students of Mechanical Engineering. In particular, for Savoye Massimo Cecchinato (Managing Director Savoye Italy) and Marco Ronco (Region West Europe Sales Senior Director - Managi...
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Tour 2021

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Visit in Pregel and Elettric 80 (E80 group) - december 2021 On December 2021, a group of students of Industrial Engineering visited the Production Plant and the Distribution System of Pregel (in Scandiano, Reggio Emilia) which is the leading company in the production of products for the gelato, pastry and beverage sectors. These plants are equipped with ...
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A support-design framework for Cooperative Robots systems in labor-intensive manufacturing processes, 2021

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Elsevier int.Journal, website Authors: Michele Ronzoni (a), Riccardo Accorsi (a) (c) , Lucia Botti (b), Riccardo Manzini (a) (a) Department of Industrial Engineering, Alma Mater Studiorum, University of Bologna, Italy(b) Interdepartmental Research Center on Security and Safety (CRIS), University of Modena and Reggio Emilia, Italy  ...
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Managing uncertain inventories, washing, and transportation of reusable containers in food retailer supply chains, 2022

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Elsevier intern. Journal, website Authors: Riccardo Accorsi (a),(c), Susan Cholette (b), Riccardo Manzini (a), Lorenzo Mucci (a) (a) Department of Industrial Engineering, Alma Mater Studiorum – University of Bologna, Viale Risorgimento 2, 40136, Bologna, Italy(b) Department of Decision Sciences, Lam Family College of Business- San Francisco State University, 16...
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Simulating product-packaging conditions under environmental stresses in a food supply chain cyber-physical twin, 2022

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Elsevier Journal, journal homepage Authors: Riccardo Accorsi (a, b), Marco Bortolini (a), Mauro Gamberi (a), Beatrice Guidani (a), Riccardo Manzini (a), Michele Ronzoni (a) a: Department of Industrial Engineering, University of Bologna, Alma Mater Studiorum, Viale Risorgimento, 2, 40136, Bologna, Italy b: CIRI – AGRO, Inte...
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2022, Life cycle assessment of the new RPC – reusable plastic container in CPR System

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This is a new project for an industrial company that produces and distributes RPC and reusable pallets in pooling for several supply chains and sectors including fruits & vegetables for producers, retailers, and catering (horeca). Company website Aim of this project is to quantify and control the environmental impacts generated by the whole life-cycle of the RPC, in...
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Resilience in Food Supply Chain production & distribution – 2021

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The Food Supply Chain Center is working on a strategic project for CAMST Soc.Coop, a leading international company on food catering. The project deals with the redesign and optimisation of the production & distribution system in response to the COVID-19 pandemic effects by the development and application of innovative models and methods to support decision making in th...
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A traceability-support system to control safety and sustainability indicators in food distribution – 2021

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Food Control 2021 Elsevier - journal homepage: www.elsevier.com/locate/foodcont A. Gallo, R. Accorsi, A. Goh , H. Hsiao , R. Manzini  ABSTRACT Whilst policymakers encourage companies to control food distribution and ensure products’ safety and compliance with regulations, the fragmentation of food supply chains, made of multiple stage...
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A closed-loop packaging network design model to foster infinitely reusable and recyclable containers in food industry, 2020

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A closed-loop packaging network design model to foster infinitely reusable and recyclable containers in food industry International Journal - Sustainable Production and Consumption, 2020 Elsevier. Impact Factor 3.660 Free ACCESS to the paper till September 2020 Abstract The current public and private policies pursuing environmental sustainability targets mand...
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Seminar on logistics, december 2019

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On December 5, 2019 two important companies (Interporto Bologna and Caterpillar CAT Prodotti Stradali) presented some logistic and innovative projects in the field of indoor logistics (material, handling and storage/warehousing) and intermodal transportation. In particular, Interporto Bologna presented some strategic issues and activities conducted on transportation, sto...
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Reusable Plastic Containers for catering system, 2019/2020

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The Food Supply Chain Center is working on the introduction of RPCs in the distribution of fruits and vegetables for the catering systems (collective catering and restaurants) of 2 leading Italian companies. The producer and provider of the pooling system of RPCs is CPR System. The aim of this project is the measurement and comparison of the benefits coming from the introducti...
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Tour in Elettric 80

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On November 5, 2011. A group of PhD students and M.Sc. students in Mechanical Engineering and management Engineering visits Elettric80 SpA. Elettric80, established in Viano, Reggio Emilia, in the 1980s, is an international leading company specialized in the design and development of automated logistic solutions for daily consumer goods manufacturing companies in the ...
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2022 Int.conf. on Food & Wine Supply Chain – ITALY

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Conference Leaflet Conference Updates Abstract Submission Postponement: 10 March 2022! Because of the numerous requests, the due date for abstract submission has been postponed to 10 March 2022. As the COVID-19 pandemic continues to impact people around the World, the 6th FWSCC's Committee is glad to announce that a hybrid event will be organize...
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One Express Spa, April 2019

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On April 2019, Claudio Franceschelli (Ceo in One Express Spa), Luca Mandini (Hub & Traffic Manager in One Express Spa) and Giulia Baruffaldi (Researcher of Bologna University) presents One Express business model and new opportunities for pallet networks. This is the speech of the interesting session on innovative solutions for Logistics and Material Handling annualy organi...
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Camst, new production plant in Parma. Video presentation

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This is the official video presentation of the new production plant of Camst located in Vicofertile (Parma, Italy). This system is the result of the collaboration between the Food Supply Chain Center and Camst, thanks to the development of models, methods and original supporting decision making tools. https://vimeo.com/367761795/9601eca0b4
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Transfrigoroute International 2019

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The Food Supply Chain Center at the Transfrigoroute International General Meeting 2O19 in Naples - September 27, 2019. Professor Riccardo Manzini illustrate the most critical and significant issues and challenges in food supply chain and in transportation of perishable products. Lecture, professor Riccardo Manzini, Food Supply Chain Center at UniBO link to tra...
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A new book on “Sustainable Food Supply Chain”

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Sustainable Food Supply Chains 1st Edition, Edited by Riccardo Accorsi and Riccardo Manzini Planning, Design, and Control through Interdisciplinary Methodologies Description Sustainable Food Supply Chains: Planning, Design, and Control through Interdisciplinary Methodologies provides integrated and practicable solutions that aid planners and entreprene...
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