Given the earth's population trajectory and the reduction in fertile arable unpolluted lands, there is a coming crisis in the distribution of food. How do we distribute food to high density Asian urban populations efficiently, minimizing needless motor vehicle trips, packaging and spoilage, when convenience purchasing is on the rise and average household sizes are shrinking? Our answer is a network of robotic service locations with automated stock-keeping and a shared, wholly owned logistics network plus personalized direct from fresh ingredient preparation.
This is a report by the NIC from 2013 which outlines exactly how we expect these shortages to occur, on what timeframes, in which geographical locations, and what consequences are expected.
Thought you might find it useful when planning how and where to be most efficient and to stay ahead of the clock.
I'm happy to discuss these issues more over email if you'd like to swap ideas.
EDIT: i am trying to find a similar story about a professor who worked in similar techniques in African farms - increasing plants/animal/water-retention using tradition techniques
