Increase in global population growth and the consequent rise in the demand for food while
ensuring quality, preventing wastage, avoiding deforestation, and carbon footprinting has …

Featured Application The paper elaborates on the applicability of blockchain technology in
traceability systems of agri-food products. Abstract Food holds a major role in human beings' …

Traceability has become a critical element in supply chain management, particularly in
safety-sensitive sectors like food, pharmaceuticals, etc. Upstream (manufacturers …

The prevention of food loss throughout the supply chain, including manufacturers, has
become a major challenge for a number of organisations. In addition, consumers are also …

Modern agri-food supply chains have transitioned from autonomous and independent local
actors to globally interlinked system of multiactors connected by complex relationships …

Traditional traceability system has problems of centralized management, opaque
information, untrustworthy data, and easy generation of information islands. To solve the …

The current literature regarding blockchain-based applications in the context of Industry 4.0
has rapidly grown during the last decade. However, a systematic literature review that …

Purpose This paper aims to explore the potential of blockchain technology (BT) to support
the operational excellence in perishable food supply chain (PFSC) during outbreaks, by …

The digital transformation of supply chains should revolutionize entire management
processes and improve various aspects of sustainability. In particular, the plans of Industry …

The lack of transparency and traceability in food supply chains (FSCs) is raising concerns
among consumers and stakeholders about food information credibility, food quality, and …