
Adding resilience -
Case food supply chain
The value chain of food production and distribution is complex, with interdependencies that can be intricate and unpredictable.
Showcasing our results

The information systems of actors in the food value chain are rapidly evolving due to the digitalisation of agriculture and technological advancements. Ensuring information and cyber security is crucial, as food production and distribution are vital for supply chain security. In the Food chain resilience project, we developed the capabilities of Finnish food chain actors to respond to cyber threats.

The food chain cyber range
We built a cyber exercise environment that is modelling the digital landscape of food production and distribution.

Pilot exercise
Cyber security exercise activities for the food production and distribution sector was developed and tested in a pilot exercise.

Networks and cooperation
Cyber security knowledge, awareness and cooperation of food production and distribution organizations was developed through national and international cooperation networks.
Projects related to the topic

Project
24.02.2022
Cyber security
ZZPin: Food supply chain, projects related to topic
The Cyber Security Incident Management Processes and Guidelines in Food Production and Logistics
Completed

Project
29.09.2021
Cyber security
ZZPin: Food supply chain, projects related to topic
Food Chain Cyber Resilience
Completed
Food supply chain cyber range

To enhance the industry's capability to anticipate and counter cyber threats, we developed a cyber exercise environment specifically tailored to meet the needs of professionals. The food supply chain cyber range is modelled as part of out RGCE environment.
What does the food supply chain cyber range include?
Primary production, food processors and retail information systems are modeled in the food supply chain cyber exercise environment.

Primary production
Cyber range includes primary production systems and automation equipment, enabling training in different forms of primary production.

Food industry
Food industry systems include: a raw material system, a laboratory, production lines, a warehouse, a manufacturing execution system (MES) and an enterprise resource planning system (ERP), which enable the training of various food production companies.

Retail and distribution
Retail and distribution systems include: a product information service, payment terminals, a store system, an order prediction service, a logistics center and an enterprise resource planning system (ERP), which enable training of companies in the grocery trade and distribution.
Related research publications

Publication
16.02.2024
Cyber security
Food supply chain
Food Supply Chain Cyber Threats: A Scoping Review

Publication
16.06.2023
Digital twin
Food supply chain
Digital Twin of Food Supply Chain for Cyber Exercises

Publication
02.05.2023
Cyber exercise
Cyber security
Learn to Train Like You Fight


Quote
If a large food industry company were to experience a widespread cyberattack, it could significantly disrupt the availability of food products.
Elina Suni
Project Manager, JYVSECTEC by Jamk


Finnish-language publications on the topic
Read more about this topic in Finnish.

Food chain cyber resilience project at Jamk's website
On the Finnish website of the Food chain cyber resilience project, you will find an extensive list of articles and blog posts produced during the project.
Information and tips in finnish
The information systems of actors in the food value chain are developing at an increasing pace due to the digitalisation of agriculture and general technological development. The need for cyber risk management in crucial. Read the Finnish brochure and find our, free to download, handbooks on managing cyber incidents in the food supply chain and more!

Any questions left?

Aimo Pellinen
R&D Manager
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