ABSTRACT

Short food supply chains (SFSCs) are market schemes that allow different types of value to emerge. In this work, we aimed to uncover these facets of value. To do so, we built upon two conceptual models: a Triple Layered Business Model Canvas and an eight-dimensional blueprint developed for our purposes. Then, we conducted two studies using these models as theoretical templates. In Study I, we followed a business model canvas perspective, aiming to portray the components that contribute to the generation of economic, functional, and social value produced in SFSCs. By drawing on a sample of farmers who participate in SFSCs, we developed regression models to uncover the antecedents of value. Our analysis revealed that the effectiveness of performed activities catalyses the economic value of SFSCs. In addition, the social value depends on the capacity of SFSCs to enhance local communities’ well-being and provide significant outreach. Finally, environmental value is associated with the distribution of products. In Study II, using data from a pool of experts, we assessed the importance of eight facets of value. Participants appraised economic, social, cultural, and environmental value as more important than the remaining dimensions. Our studies shed light on the dimensions of value created in SFSCs, also confirming the usefulness of business model canvases for understanding value creation processes. However, our work also offers a new framework for conceptualising supply chains’ value, distinguishing value into primary (which is produced and remains within SFSCs) and secondary (which extends beyond supply chain limits).

摘要

短食品供应链（SFSC）是允许不同类型价值出现的市场计划。在这项工作中，我们的目标是揭示价值的这些方面。为此，我们建立了两个概念模型：三层业务模型画布和为我们的目的而开发的八维蓝图。然后，我们使用这些模型作为理论模板进行了两项研究。在研究一中，我们遵循商业模式画布的视角，旨在描绘有助于 SFSC 产生经济、功能和社会价值的组成部分。通过利用参与 SFSC 的农民样本，我们开发了回归模型来揭示价值的前因。我们的分析表明，所开展活动的有效性促进了 SFSC 的经济价值。此外，社会价值取决于 SFSC 提高当地社区福祉和提供重要外展服务的能力。最后，环境价值与产品的分销相关。在研究二中，我们利用专家库的数据评估了八个价值方面的重要性。参与者认为经济、社会、文化和环境价值比其他维度更重要。我们的研究揭示了 SFSC 创造的价值维度，也证实了商业模式画布对于理解价值创造过程的有用性。然而，我们的工作还提供了一个概念化供应链价值的新框架，将价值区分为初级价值（在 SFSC 内产生并保留）和次级价值（超出供应链限制）。