A Regional Digital Transformation System for Enhancing Local Vegetable Supply in School Lunches
DOI:
https://doi.org/10.52731/lbds.v005.364Keywords:
Agri-DX, local food systems, school lunches, supply chain, regional revitalization, food traceabilityAbstract
This paper introduces the development and implementation of a digital transformation (Agri-DX) system aimed at enhancing the use of locally produced vegetables in school lunches in a Japanese regional city. Initiated in 2021 through a university-municipality collaboration, the system facilitates six-month menu-based planning, integrates cultivation and shipment scheduling, and enables real-time data sharing among producers, agricultural cooperatives (JA), and school lunch centers. The system’s cloud-based architecture improves transparency, optimizes supply chains, and enhances food education and sustainability. Results show a significant improvement in local sourcing rates, aiming from 16.3% in FY2022 to 44.6% by FY2029. This study demonstrates how structured information systems can address food security, economic stability, and regional revitalization.
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