Improving Local Food Systems through the Coordination of Agriculture Supply Chain Actors

A local food system is an alternative network that shortens and more effectively structures the supply chain system. An intermediary actor functioning as aggregator needed in The hub one such with essential role strengthening increasing competence of small farmers to compete large-scale distribution. Many studies have been conducted on effectiveness efficiency hubs; however, changing based a challenging. This study aims build conceptual model describes activities coordination actors involved achieve In this study, soft methodology case approach are used answer research question. results show two transformations system: shorter structured quality consistency. Recommendations presented form series human activity systems transformations. Human involve building cooperation, operating operational add value, product identification, promotion, developing fair-trade contracts. required transformation consistency include identifying high-demand customer requirements, forecasting, scheduling planting, harvesting, improving training, cooperating institutions, farmer assistance, inspection.