An approach towards a use of multiphase optimization models for a decision making in milk processing industry is demonstrated. A model formation bases on analysis of a production and marketing process of cheese and milk products. The next phase in modeling is a construction of a graphical model...

A common method used for evaluation of investment projects is the Cost Benefit Analysis (CBA). Desiring to have insight into the core of investment, the optional modules with real options are becoming more in use, which represent the stochastic approach. The basic purpose of this research was...

This article describes the problem state of organic farming development and procedures for modeling by the means of system dynamics, with emphasis on the organic products market. The modeling principles are described in the following steps: problem state formulation, development of causal loop...

The consumer behaviour and their preferences in purchasing of food products in Slovenia are analysed. The empirical analysis is based on in-depth survey evidence. It analyses the consumer behaviour regarding socio-economic and demographic factors. The summary statistics show that the consumers...

We analysed the situation, trends, degree of processing and export competitiveness of agro-food products in Slovenia's international trade in period 2002 - 2007. We used statistical data according to the combined nomenclature of the customs tariff, where agro-food products are classified in the...