Table 1

Human-centric and techno-centric SC perspectives

DimensionHuman-centric perspectiveTechno-centric perspective
Conceptual understanding of SCComplex socio-technical systems in which technological development is aligned with human, social, cultural, economic and environmental factorsTechnological fixes resulting from the integration of ICT solutions into urban infrastructures
Developing SC strategyResult of cooperation of, and interactions with, stakeholdersBased on judgement of experts
SC performance measurementResult of stakeholder interactions (variety of forms and functions)Technology serves as a lens for better view of the city
Key users of SC technological solutionsVarious stakeholders (managerial role can be extended to a broad group of urban stakeholders)City technocrats (better technocratic management through better information)
Role of citizensActive subjects (the city is a polis in which citizens are not only the object but also the subject of decision-making when they are included in the construction of SC)Consumers, while technocratic managers make the city better for them

Source(s): Based on Mora et al. (2019), Grossi et al. (2020) 

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