Reference Architecture for Digital Twin-based Refrigerated Precision Retail Systems
Published in Computers and Industrial Engineering (submitted/under review), 2026
Recommended citation: Canatan, M., Tekinerdogan, B., Boz, Z., Muñoz-Carpena, R., Kiker, G., McNair, J., & Pelletier, W. Reference architecture for digital twin-based refrigerated precision retail systems. Computers and Industrial Engineering (submitted/under review). https://dx.doi.org/10.2139/ssrn.6381643
This paper presents a reference architecture for designing and implementing digital twins in refrigerated precision retail systems. The architecture provides a structured blueprint that can guide future digital twin implementations in cold-chain retail environments, addressing challenges in food loss reduction, energy efficiency, and sustainability.