Influential barriers to blockchain technology implementation in agri-food supply chain

Priyanka Vern, Anupama Panghal (), Rahul S Mor (), Sachin S. Kamble, Md. Shamimul Islam and Syed Abdul Rehman Khan
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Priyanka Vern: National Institute of Food Technology Entrepreneurship and Management (NIFTEM-K)
Anupama Panghal: National Institute of Food Technology Entrepreneurship and Management (NIFTEM-K)
Rahul S Mor: National Institute of Food Technology Entrepreneurship and Management (NIFTEM-K)
Sachin S. Kamble: EDHEC Business School
Md. Shamimul Islam: Brac University
Syed Abdul Rehman Khan: Xuzhou University of Technology

Operations Management Research, 2023, vol. 16, issue 3, No 9, 1206-1219

Abstract: Abstract Blockchain technology offers undeniable benefits of enhanced transparency, reliability, and information accuracy to agri-food supply chains. Currently, the implementation of this technology has associated challenges. This paper explores the influential barriers to implementing blockchain technology (BCT) in the agri-food supply chain (AFSC). An integrated literature review approach and expert opinions were employed to explore the influential barriers. The barriers were modelled using the hybrid fuzzy-based decision-making trial and evaluation laboratory (Fuzzy-DEMATEL) approach to evaluate the interrelationship and classify them into cause-and-effect groups. As an outcome, a comprehensive framework was proposed revealing the unfamiliarity with technology, high investment cost, lack of regulations, technological infeasibility, and scalability as key influential barriers. This study will help the decision-makers to focus on influential barriers and identify the roadmap towards blockchain implementation.

Keywords: Blockchain technology; Agri-food supply chain; Influential barriers; Fuzzy-DEMATEL approach; Digital transformations (search for similar items in EconPapers)
Date: 2023
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