Final Report Summary - E-MENSA (Electronic platform technologies for the European agri-food supply chain)
Amongst the results of the project was the establishment of leading network which comprised a multidisciplinary network of experts and players in the field of agri-food e-platforms as well as the development of a new model for Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs), the so-called Small and medium-sized enterprise chain model (SMEC) which is based on the need to have a common strategy amongst food chain players. Centralised e-platforms with dominant players would possibly facilitate implementation while decentralised e-platforms with even power for each player would possibly facilitate long-term cooperation. The e-platforms would increase the confidence of markets and consumers concerning the safety and quality of the agri-food supply.