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Abstract

Assessing Adoption Challenges of Blockchain Technology in Agri-Food Supply Chain †

by
Neha Gupta
1,*,
Sumit Gupta
2,* and
Rahul Gupta
3
1
Amity School of Business, Amity University Uttar Pradesh, Noida 201313, India
2
Department of Mechanical Engineering, Amity School of Engineering and Technology, Amity University Uttar Pradesh, Noida 201301, India
3
Amity Business School, Amity University Uttar Pradesh, Noida 201313, India
*
Authors to whom correspondence should be addressed.
†
Presented at the International Conference on Industry 4.0 for Agri-food Supply Chains: Addressing Socio-Economic and Environmental Challenges in Ukraine, Leicester, UK and Online, 24–25 July 2023.
Eng. Proc. 2023, 40(1), 5; https://doi.org/10.3390/engproc2023040005
Published: 14 July 2023
(This article belongs to the Proceedings of International Conference on Industry 4.0 for Agri-food Supply Chains: Addressing Socio-economic and Environmental Challenges in Ukraine)
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Abstract

:
The Agri-Food Supply Chain (AFSC) faces several barriers in developing economies, hindering the adoption of blockchain technology. However, the adoption of these technologies can transform traditional supply chains by incorporating transparency, traceability, transaction records, and enhanced security. This paper aims to evaluate the barriers impacting the adoption of blockchain in the AFSC and provide insights to improve performance and facilitate their effective implementation in emerging economies. Therefore, a comprehensive literature survey was conducted to identify the barriers, which were further validated through experts’ opinions. The integrated interpretive structural modeling (ISM) and decision-making trial and evaluation laboratory (DEMATEL) technique were then employed to develop a structural model and determine the cause–effect relationships between the identified barriers. The study revealed several key barriers affecting the adoption of blockchain technology in the AFSC of developing economies. These barriers were analyzed using the ISM and DEMATEL technique, which provided insights into their interdependencies and impact on each other. The results offer a comprehensive understanding of the barriers and their causal relationships. This study provides unique insights for the agri-food sector to improve performance by addressing the identified barriers. The results can guide agri-food managers, blockchain technology service providers, and the government in formulating strategies and policies to effectively adopt blockchain technologies in the AFSC.

Author Contributions

Conceptualization, N.G., S.G. and R.G.; methodology, N.G. and S.G.; software, N.G. and S.G.; validation, N.G., S.G. and R.G.; formal analysis, N.G. and S.G.; investigation, N.G. and S.G.; resources, S.G.; data curation, N.G. and S.G.; writing—original draft preparation, N.G. and R.G.; writing—review and editing, S.G.; visualization, S.G.; supervision, S.G.; project administration, S.G. All authors have read and agreed to the published version of the manuscript.

Funding

This research received no external funding.

Institutional Review Board Statement

Not applicable.

Informed Consent Statement

Not applicable.

Data Availability Statement

Data available on request due to privacy/ethical restrictions.

Conflicts of Interest

The authors declare no conflict of interest.
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Gupta, N.; Gupta, S.; Gupta, R. Assessing Adoption Challenges of Blockchain Technology in Agri-Food Supply Chain. Eng. Proc. 2023, 40, 5. https://doi.org/10.3390/engproc2023040005

AMA Style

Gupta N, Gupta S, Gupta R. Assessing Adoption Challenges of Blockchain Technology in Agri-Food Supply Chain. Engineering Proceedings. 2023; 40(1):5. https://doi.org/10.3390/engproc2023040005

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Gupta, Neha, Sumit Gupta, and Rahul Gupta. 2023. "Assessing Adoption Challenges of Blockchain Technology in Agri-Food Supply Chain" Engineering Proceedings 40, no. 1: 5. https://doi.org/10.3390/engproc2023040005

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