Blockchain and IoT-Based Diary Supply Chain Management System for Sri Lanka

2021 ◽  
pp. 246-273
Author(s):  
K. Pubudu Nuwnthika Jayasena ◽  
Poddivila Marage Nimasha Ruwandi Madhunamali
Keyword(s):  
Supply Chain ◽  
Supply Chains ◽  
Food Supply ◽  
Management System ◽  
Chain Management ◽  
Food Supply Chains ◽  
Blockchain Technology ◽  
Shared File ◽  
Supply Chain Management System ◽  
High Integrity

The central problem to be addressed in this research is to investigate how blockchain technology can be used in today's food supply chains to deliver greater traceability of assets. The aim is to create a blockchain model in the dairy supply chain that can be implemented across any food supply chains and present the advantages and limitations in its implementation. Blockchain allows monitoring all types of transactions in a supply chain more safely and transparently. Acceptance of blockchain in the supply chain and logistics is slow right now because of related risks and the lack of demonstrable models. The proposed solution removes the need for a trusted centralized authority, intermediaries and provides records of transactions, improving high integrity, reliability, and security efficiency and protection. All transactions are registered and maintained in the unchangeable database of the blockchain with access to a shared file network.

scholarly journals The investigation of key factors for successful implementation of sustainable halal food supply chain management

Food Research ◽  
2021 ◽  
Vol 5 (6) ◽  
pp. 221-228
Author(s):  
A. Azhar ◽  
Y.T. Tu
Keyword(s):  
Supply Chain ◽  
Supply Chains ◽  
Food Chain ◽  
Food Supply ◽  
Best Practice ◽  
Successful Implementation ◽  
Food Supply Chain ◽  
Chain Management ◽  
Food Supply Chains ◽  
Halal Food

Halal food plays an important role in the economic development in various countries. However, halal food supply chains could threaten the environment in several ways. This study was aimed to analyse the best practice of the implementation of a sustainable halal food supply chain from many data sources. The data then transform into managerial knowledge for the halal food industry. The data was collected using SAS Text Miner and analyzed using the decision tree. The analysis shows four key features of sustainable halal food supply chains: pre-slaughtering, warehousing, halal integrity, and packaging. From these features, the two most important factors of successful sustainability implementation in the halal food supply chain are found to be warehousing and packaging. The present study applies a relational view theory and an analysis theory of natural resource-based view, creating and extending new sustainable strategies of halal food chain management to sustainable halal food chain management.

scholarly journals Resilience in agri-food supply chains: a critical analysis of the literature and synthesis of a novel framework

2018 ◽  
Vol 23 (3) ◽  
pp. 207-238 ◽  
Author(s):  
Jamie Stone ◽  
Shahin Rahimifard
Keyword(s):  
Supply Chain ◽  
Food Security ◽  
Supply Chain Management ◽  
Supply Chains ◽  
Food Supply ◽  
Critical Analysis ◽  
Chain Management ◽  
Content Type ◽  
Food Supply Chains ◽  
Resilience Framework

PurposeResilience in agri-food supply chains (AFSCs) is an area of significant importance due to growing supply chain volatility. While the majority of research exploring supply chain resilience has originated from a supply chain management perspective, many other disciplines (such as environmental systems science and the social sciences) have also explored the topic. As complex social, economic and environmental constructs, the priority of resilience in AFSCs goes far beyond the company specific focus of supply chain management works and would conceivably benefit from including more diverse academic disciplines. However, this is hindered by inconsistencies in terminology and the conceptual components of resilience across different disciplines. The purpose of this study is to use a systematic literature review to identify which multidisciplinary aspects of resilience are applicable to AFSCs and to generate a novel AFSC resilience framework.Design/methodology/approachThis paper uses a structured and multidisciplinary review of 137 articles in the resilience literature followed by critical analysis and synthesis of findings to generate new knowledge in the form of a novel AFSC resilience framework.FindingsFindings indicate that the complexity of AFSCs and subsequent exposure to almost constant external interference means that disruptions cannot be seen as a one-off event; thus, resilience must concern the ability to not only maintain core function but also adapt to changing conditions.Practical implicationsA number of resilience elements can be used to enhance resilience, but their selection and implementation must be carefully matched to relevant phases of disruption and assessed on their broader supply chain impacts. In particular, the focus must be on overall impact on the ability of the supply chain as a whole to provide food security rather than to boost individual company performance.Originality/valueThe research novelty lies in the utilisation of wider understandings of resilience from various research fields to propose a rigorous and food-specific resilience framework with end consumer food security as its main focus.

scholarly journals Framing the transition towards sustainable agri-food supply chains

2021 ◽  
Vol 899 (1) ◽  
pp. 012003
Author(s):  
G T Tsoulfas ◽  
Y Mouzakitis
Keyword(s):  
Sustainable Development ◽  
Supply Chain ◽  
Environmental Economic ◽  
Supply Chains ◽  
Food Supply ◽  
Food Sector ◽  
Chain Management ◽  
Food Supply Chains ◽  
Sustainable Supply Chains ◽  
Shed Light

Abstract The connection of the agri-food sector with the agenda of sustainable development comes naturally, as the chain from production to processing, trading, distribution and consumption is directly connected with significant issues in environmental, economic, and social realms. Today’s challenge for businesses is not whether to embrace sustainability, but rather how to effectively establish sustainable supply chains. Therefore, a solid grasp of the move from “conventional” to “sustainable” supply chains is necessary. In this paper, we focus on the supply chain management of the agri-food sector, seeking to shed light on practices which may contribute to the transition of the sector towards sustainability. In this vein, we extend the conceptual framework which was proposed by Beske and Seuring (2014) so that it accommodates the contemporary particularities of agri-food supply chains.

scholarly journals Agriculture-Food Supply Chain Management Based on Blockchain and IoT: A Narrative on Enterprise Blockchain Interoperability

Agriculture ◽  
2021 ◽  
Vol 12 (1) ◽  
pp. 40
Author(s):  
Showkat Ahmad Bhat ◽  
Nen-Fu Huang ◽  
Ishfaq Bashir Sofi ◽  
Muhammad Sultan
Keyword(s):  
Supply Chain ◽  
Supply Chain Management ◽  
Internet Of Things ◽  
Supply Chains ◽  
Food Supply ◽  
Security And Privacy ◽  
Single Chain ◽  
Chain Management ◽  
Food Supply Chains ◽  
Chain Architecture

Modern-day agriculture supply chains have evolved from sovereign and autonomous local stakeholders to a worldwide interconnected system of multiple participants linked by complicated interactions, impacting the production, processing, transportation, and delivery of food to end consumers. Regular instances of fraudulent acts reveal a lack of openness in agriculture supply chains, raising worries about financial losses, eroding customer trust, and lowering corporate brand value. To develop an efficient and reliable trading environment, several fundamental modifications in the present supply chain architecture are required. There is broad consensus that blockchain can improve transparency in agriculture-food supply chains (agri-food SCs). Consumers now demand safe, sustainable, and equitable food production processes, and businesses are using blockchains and the internet of things to meet these needs. For enhanced responsiveness in agri-food SCs, new concepts have evolved that combine blockchains with various Industry 5.0 technologies (e.g., blockchain technology, big data, internet of things (IoT), radio frequency identification (RFID), near field communication (NFC), etc.). It is critical to cut through the hype and examine the technology’s limits, which might stymie its acceptance, implementation, and scalability in agri-food supply chains. This study presents Agri-SCM-BIoT (Agriculture Supply Chain Management using Blockchain and Internet of things) architecture to address the storage and scalability optimization, interoperability, security and privacy issues security, and privacy of personal data along with storage concerns with present single-chain agriculture supply chain systems. We also discussed the classification of security threats with IoT infrastructure and possible available blockchain-based defense mechanisms. Finally, we discussed the features of the proposed supply chain architecture, followed by a conclusion and future work.

scholarly journals The Impact of Blockchain Technology on Food Waste Management in the Hospitality Industry

2021 ◽  
Vol 7 (1) ◽  
pp. 428-437
Author(s):  
Evangelia Kopanaki ◽  
Asterios Stroumpoulis ◽  
Maria Oikonomou
Keyword(s):  
Supply Chain ◽  
Waste Management ◽  
Supply Chains ◽  
Food Waste ◽  
Food Supply ◽  
Hospitality Industry ◽  
Food Supply Chain ◽  
Food Supply Chains ◽  
Blockchain Technology ◽  
The Impact

This paper examines blockchain technology and food waste management in the hospitality industry. Food waste prevention is an important issue for hotels, as food consumption is difficult to estimate, often leading to huge amounts of waste. Food waste occurs at each stage of the food supply chain and represents a big percentage of hospitality waste. Although many studies examine the difficulties of food waste management, only a limited number of studies examine the stages of food waste inside food supply chains. The coordination of food supply chains can be supported by blockchain technology, which can break the supply chain into smaller parts and help managers to better mitigate food control. To address these issues, this paper conducts an extensive literature review, firstly to clarify the concept of food waste management in the hospitality industry and secondly to examine the benefits of the use of blockchain technology in food supply chains. Combining the obtained knowledge, this study aims to analyze the relationship between blockchain and food waste management practices. It also aims to examine how this combination boosts hotels to increase their performance and gain customers’ loyalty. Therefore, this paper analyses food waste management in the hospitality industry makes propositions on how blockchain technology could support food waste management in the food supply chain and forms the base for future research. This work is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution-NonCommercial 4.0 International License.

scholarly journals Characterization and analysis of the mango supply chain in San Cristóbal de la Barranca, Jalisco

2021 ◽  
pp. 12-18
Author(s):  
Yair ROMERO-ROMERO ◽  
Ariel VÁZQUEZ-ELORZA ◽  
Julia SÁNCHEZ-GÓMEZ
Keyword(s):  
Supply Chain ◽  
Data Analysis ◽  
Supply Chain Management ◽  
Supply Chains ◽  
Food Supply ◽  
Research Work ◽  
Chain Management ◽  
Food Supply Chains ◽  
Sustainable Supply Chains ◽  
Small Producers

The little development and disruption of in agri-food supply chains are important factors that prevent the growth of small Mexican producers, being the link with the lowest income of the entire chain and in which there are the greatest injustices. The objective of this research work is to map and identify the links the supply chain of the mango barranqueño; and benchmarked with the Tommy Atkins chain. The methodology used consisted of three steps: 1) Data analysis of the Barranco mango, 2) Mapping the supply chain of the mango barranqueño and Tommy Atkins and, as well as their relationships, and 3) Compare of supply chains to analyze the links that could be developed and improve in the supply chain of the mango barranqueño. The contribution of this work is the first approach for the analysis and improvement of the supply chain management of small producers of the barranqueño mango, in order to strengthen short sustainable supply chains.

Blockchain-Based Transparent and Traceable Halal Food Supply Chain Management Systems

2021 ◽  
pp. 462-490
Author(s):  
Aisha Zahid Junejo ◽  
Manzoor Ahmed Hashmani ◽  
Abdullah A. Alabdulatif
Keyword(s):  
Supply Chain ◽  
Supply Chain Management ◽  
Supply Chains ◽  
Food Supply ◽  
Economic Benefits ◽  
Management Systems ◽  
Food Supply Chain ◽  
Chain Management ◽  
Food Supply Chains ◽  
Halal Food

Halal food is gaining attention among Muslims and non-Muslims alike due to its nature of ensuring food is free from any impurities or contamination and hygienically prepared. The growing demand for Halal food has resulted in several food-producing companies to certify their products as Halal. However, with existing supply chains, there is no authenticity of these products being Halal. To ensure Halal food authenticity, the technology of blockchain is proposed as a viable solution. In this chapter, the applicability and usability of blockchain technology in food supply chain management systems is studied and highlighted. The study depicts that how trackability and traceability of the blockchain networks can effectively aid in maintaining the Halal integrity of food products by presenting various use cases. Technological shift for food supply chains over blockchains will result in more transparent, secure, and resilient supply chains. This will bring variety of health and economic benefits to food producing business and consumers.

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