Enhancing Supply Chain Efficiency in India: A Sustainable Framework to Minimize Wastage Through Authentication and Contracts

S. Mahaboob Hussain, Akula Balakrishna, K. T. Narasimha Naidu, Prakash Pareek, Nishit Malviya and Manuel J. C. S. Reis ()
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S. Mahaboob Hussain: Computer Science and Engineering, Vishnu Institute of Technology, Bhimavaram 534202, India
Akula Balakrishna: Computer Science and Engineering, Vishnu Institute of Technology, Bhimavaram 534202, India
K. T. Narasimha Naidu: Computer Science and Engineering, Vishnu Institute of Technology, Bhimavaram 534202, India
Prakash Pareek: Electronics and Communication Engineering, Vishnu Institute of Technology, Bhimavaram 534202, India
Nishit Malviya: Electronics and Communication Engineering, Indian Institute of Information Technology, Ranchi 834010, India
Manuel J. C. S. Reis: Engineering Department, IEETA, University of Trás-os-Montes e Alto Douro, 5000-801 Vila Real, Portugal

Sustainability, 2025, vol. 17, issue 3, 1-33

Abstract: A recent study by the Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO) reveals that approximately 40% of India’s food production is wasted each year due to inefficient and fragmented supply chain management. An effective supply chain is essential to ensure the efficient use of resources and to maximize profitability. A platform is required to enhance communication, facilitate contract agreements, and streamline collaboration among stakeholders to reach their target destinations. In some cases, suppliers of raw materials often struggle to find buyers, which create gaps in the system. To address these issues, we have developed a unique methodology. We designed a platform that connects all stakeholders in the supply chain through a transparent, two-way communication channel, while ensuring high levels of authenticity and trust. Additionally, we created a comprehensive framework that includes profiles for farmers, retailers, manufacturers, and distributors. This application aims to bridge communication gaps and improve the overall efficiency of the system. To ensure the application’s integrity with the database, we conducted tests with various databases for optimal performance and authentication. During our evaluation, one of our observations on databases was that the Postgres database system utilized 48.3% of the total processing time and a latency of 10,941.3 milliseconds. At the same time, PgBouncer used 5.4% of the time consumed and required 1230.75 milliseconds before data processing started. Considering the authentication as a parameter, we also considered the Firebase (NoSQL) database for our application. It optimizes database operations to enhance the platform’s speed and efficiency, which has the potential for performance improvements in the supply chain management system.

Keywords: supply chain; food wastage; authentication; contracts; SDG-12; sustainability; Supabase; pgbouncer (search for similar items in EconPapers)
JEL-codes: O13 Q Q0 Q2 Q3 Q5 Q56 (search for similar items in EconPapers)
Date: 2025
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