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Food safety and traceability in the agricultural supply chain: using the Internet to deliver traceability
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Software MaintenanceEngineeringBusiness IntelligenceAgricultural EconomicsSoftware EngineeringSoftware AnalysisInformation InfrastructureTraceability DataFood Delivery SystemsFood ControlData IntegrationInternet ComputingTraceabilityData ManagementHealth SciencesFood TraceabilityAgricultural Supply ChainIndustry StandardFood Quality AssuranceSoftware EcosystemComputer ScienceFood QualityFood Safety Risk AssessmentSoftware DesignFood SafetySoftware EvolutionAdvanced Information SystemSoftware SystemSystem Software
Such a system must be capable of transcending national and regional boundaries. This paper proposes a mechanism to design and develop a software system that will become the industry standard for collating, locating, and disseminating traceability data. The proposed system, intended to be the industry standard, must operate globally 24/7, be usable by all supply‑chain members, avoid commercial objections, and leverage growing PC use, lower communication costs, and the Internet. The system exploits the growth of personal computer usage, the declining cost of electronic communication, and the global nature of the Internet.
This paper describes a possible mechanism for the design and development of a software system that will become the de facto industry standard for the collation, location and dissemination of traceability data. Such a system must be capable of transcending national and regional boundaries. It must operate on a global scale and be available 24 hours a day seven days a week. It must be relevant to, and usable by, each member of the food supply chain whilst not generating any commercial objection on grounds of security, competitiveness or cost. The system proposed makes use of the continuing growth of personal computer usage, the declining cost of electronic communication, and the global nature of the Internet.