Enablers to achieve zero hunger through IoT and blockchain technology and transform the green food supply chain systems

Journal of Cleaner Production, Journal Year: 2023, Volume and Issue: 405, P. 136894 - 136894

Published: April 3, 2023

Language: Английский

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Adoption and impact of generative artificial intelligence on blockchain-enabled supply chain efficiency

Journal of Systems and Information Technology, Journal Year: 2025, Volume and Issue: unknown

Published: Jan. 14, 2025

Purpose The purpose of this study is to investigate the primary determinants influencing acceptance generative artificial intelligence (GAI) adoption within Blockchain-enabled environments. Further research will examine impact GAI on supply chain efficiency (SCE) through enhancement Blockchain. Design/methodology/approach Drawing innovation diffusion theory (IDT), used partial least square structural equation modelling (PLS-SEM) look into hypotheses. data were gathered via online questionnaires from employers Chinese enterprises that have already integrated Findings findings demonstrate relative advantages (RAs), compatibility, trialability and observability a significant positive effect adoption, while complexity harms adoption. Above all, has significantly enhanced Blockchain, thus effectively improving SCE. Practical implications outcomes furnish organizations with valuable insights proficiently integrate Blockchain capability, optimize management bolster market competitiveness. Also, help accelerate successful integration business processes attain Sustainability Development Goals 9, industrial growth diversification. Originality/value To extent author’s knowledge, current status remains largely exploratory, there limited empirical evidence integrating capability GAI. This bridges knowledge gap by fully revealing optimal these two transformative technologies leverage their potential in management.

Language: Английский

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Net zero supply chain performance and industry 4.0 technologies: Past review and present introspective analysis for future research directions

Heliyon, Journal Year: 2023, Volume and Issue: 9(11), P. e21525 - e21525

Published: Nov. 1, 2023

Interest in applying Industry 4.0 technologies supply chain operations has increased significantly due to the urgent need combat climate change and achieve net-zero emissions. This study aims thoroughly comprehend how affect efficiency of chains. To do so, systematically reviews existing research using 68 academic papers that are thematically analysed classified by potentials associated with context net zero performance. The findings this systematic literature review highlight multifaceted role achieving However, also identifies challenges related policy, technology, economy, markets harness these effectively. A conceptual framework is proposed help organizations strategically leverage for sustainable By identifying knowledge gaps, provides a roadmap future explore complex dynamics at intersection sustainability. Practically, offers valuable insights managers policymakers on opportunities adopting practices. With goal performance, paper emphasizes importance holistic, integrated approach technology adoption sustainability strategies.

Language: Английский

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Discovering the conceptual building blocks of blockchain technology applications in the agri-food supply chain: a review and research agenda

British Food Journal, Journal Year: 2024, Volume and Issue: 126(13), P. 182 - 206

Published: April 16, 2024

Purpose This paper aims to provide an overview of the application blockchain agri-food supply chains, including key issues and trends. It examines state art conceptual structure field proposes agenda guide future research. Design/methodology/approach article performs a bibliometric analysis using VOSviewer software on sample 205 articles from WoS database identify research trend topics. Findings The number publications in this area has increased since 2020, which shows growing interest. hotspots are related integration technology chain for traceability, coordination between all actors involved, transparency operations improvement food safety. Furthermore, is linked sustainability achievement sustainable development gtoals (SDGs), while addressing challenges implementation blockchain-based technologies chain. Practical implications may consider four aspects. Firstly, can improve traceability products. Secondly, supports could avoid disruptions Third, improves quality safety control throughout Fourthly, findings show that regulation needed trust stakeholders. Originality/value provides comprehensive phenomenon by optimising search criteria. Moreover, it serves bridge identifying gaps field.

Language: Английский

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Leveraging blockchain technology to combat food fraud in the agri‐food supply chain

International Journal of Food Science & Technology, Journal Year: 2023, Volume and Issue: 59(5), P. 3469 - 3477

Published: Dec. 22, 2023

Summary In an era of increasingly complex and globalised agri‐food supply chains (AFSC), the battle against food fraud has become a pressing concern for both consumers industry stakeholders. Blockchain technology (BLCT) emerged as promising solution to address challenges traceability, transparency, accountability within these chains. This paper investigates enablers that drive successful implementation BLCT in combating fraud. The study uses Interpretive Structural Modelling (ISM) analysing enablers. were identified using literature review by consulting academic experts. finds – immutable ledger, data security, safety are important research provides comprehensive understanding factors their interrelationships, offering solutions policymakers managers. As various industries stakeholders collaborate tackle issues, potential reshape AFSC guaranteeing trustworthiness, security all parties involved.

Language: Английский

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IoT-based traceability systems for fresh food: strategic development of policy to align with sustainable development goals

Journal of Science and Technology Policy Management, Journal Year: 2025, Volume and Issue: unknown

Published: April 28, 2025

Purpose This study aims to explain Internet of Things (IoT) in the fresh food supply chain, its link Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) and strategies for practical policies ensuring fair trade, safety security. Design/methodology/approach An integrative analysis recent case studies examined IoT on traceability chains SDG impact policy. The research included real-case applications, feasibility, implementation, reviews lab tests IoT-based systems potential SDGs policy development. Findings system significantly contributes reaching 1, 2, 3, 9, 11, 12 13. Capabilities include improved security, management monitoring, optimized energy use reduced contamination. Command control are most effective but face challenges developing countries with limited budgets. adoption may worsen gender overall inequality (SDGs 5/10) without proper policies. Research limitations/implications provides a broad overview chain not specifically reflect ASEAN region. Originality/value links SDG-driven highlights their role development It emphasizes need integrated reforms digital infrastructure support sustainable chains.

Language: Английский

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Roadmap for National Adoption of Blockchain Technology Towards Securing the Food System of Qatar

Sustainability, Journal Year: 2024, Volume and Issue: 16(7), P. 2956 - 2956

Published: April 2, 2024

The national adoption of any technology involves the tight cooperation between government and key players involved in sector significance. This study highlights a road map toward blockchain (BCT) how it can catalyze better collaboration authorities who play vital role securing food systems. discusses novel organizational management concepts to blockchain-based digital governance lays foundation for future research. methodology combination systematic review field research with officials Qatar’s Food Security Program. As result analysing case Qatar, this paper analyzes features both BCT security goals Qatar investigates technology–strategy fit. outcomes include matrix, “Technology Adoption Stakeholder Effect” Matrix, mapping strategies capabilities technology. Finally, work concludes by providing concrete suggestions help facilitate within IT infrastructure, traceability transparency system.

Language: Английский

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The intention of adopting blockchain technology in agri-food supply chains: evidence from an Indian economy

Journal of Modelling in Management, Journal Year: 2024, Volume and Issue: 19(6), P. 1959 - 1988

Published: May 31, 2024

Purpose This paper aims to explore the underlying intention behind using blockchain technology (BLCT) in agri-food supply chain (AFSC). is achieved by a conceptual framework based on acceptance models that considers various factors influencing user behavior toward implementing this their practices. Design/methodology/approach The developed empirically validated structural equation modeling (SEM). A total of 258 respondents from domain India were involved survey, and responses analyzed through SEM validate our framework. Findings findings state food safety security, traceability, transparency cost highly influence use BLCT. Decision-makers AFSCs are more inclined embrace BLCT if they perceive usefulness as valuable believe it will enhance productivity. Practical implications study contributes existing literature providing thorough examination variables adopt within AFSC. insights aim benefit industry decision-makers, practitioners policymakers decision-making processes regarding adoption Originality/value investigates how decision-makers’ perceptions AFSCs, well impact different deemed process technology.

Language: Английский

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Development of a framework for blockchain technology‐based net zero strategies in the agriculture supply chain: A TISM and Grey‐DEMATEL approach

Business Strategy and the Environment, Journal Year: 2024, Volume and Issue: unknown

Published: Nov. 14, 2024

Abstract The Agriculture Supply Chain (ASC) faced significant pressure to implement Net‐Zero Strategies (NZSs) from consumer organizations, social and environmental campaigners, agro‐based businesses, legislators. Blockchain Technology (BCT) has been introduced tackle the current challenges in ASC, due its ability improve food security, lower waste, reduce carbon dioxide emissions. Therefore, this research is conducted identify enablers of BCT implementation for NZSs Indian ASC. We use an integrated “TISM‐Grey‐DEMATEL‐Fuzzy MICMAC" approach stimulate identified enablers. TISM results indicate that Transparency Traceability are most important drive other placed at bottom model. Grey‐DEMATEL traceability cause enabler which drives classified into independent based on MICMAC clustering. interaction between will support ASC specialist persuading firms their supply chains incorporate NZSs. At end paper, establish groundwork additional studies, unique contributions limitations highlighted.

Language: Английский

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Advancing Sustainability and Efficiency in Supply Chains: Insights from the Special Issue on Sustainable Supply Chain and Lean Manufacturing

Sustainability, Journal Year: 2023, Volume and Issue: 15(20), P. 14990 - 14990

Published: Oct. 18, 2023

Supply chains play a pivotal role in our global economy, connecting producers to consumers and influencing the environmental social impacts of products we consume [...]

Language: Английский

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