Blockchain and Digital Technologies for Sustainability in Food Supplying Chains in Emerging Economies
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https://doi.org/10.62843/jrsr/2026.5a191Keywords:
Blockchain-Enabled Food Supply Chain, AI-Driven Traceability Systems, Digital Supply Chain Transparency, Sustainable Food LogisticsAbstract
Use of digital technologies is predicted to enhance traceability through real-time monitoring, secure information sharing, and more accurate information exchange in the various stages of the supply chain. Improved traceability enables companies to monitor product movement and validate data, and thus enhances the process efficiency. Enhanced traceability is also expected to enhance transparency through the availability of accurate information to all stakeholders. This transparency helps overcome information asymmetry and improve communication within the supply chain, and reduce risk and indecision in supply chain. The growing expectations for accountability in food systems have led to a rapid integration of digital technologies in product tracking and monitoring systems, as research suggests Additionally, the increased globalization of supply chains makes it harder to ensure the authenticity and quality of food products in various stages of production, hence increasing risks and complexities in supply chains. The correlation coefficients show high and positive associations among all variables of the study, implying good convergent validity. Supply chain traceability and transparency are strongly related to digital technologies. The results of this study strongly support conceptual framework, showing the associations between the use of digital skills and supply chain traceability (SCT), supply chain transparency (SCTr), and maintainable performance in food supply chains.
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