Leveraging blockchain technology for circularity in agricultural supply chains: evidence from a fast-growing economy

Rohit Sharma, Taab Ahmad Samad, Charbel Jose Chiappetta Jabbour () and Mauricio Juca de Queiroz
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Rohit Sharma: Jaipuria Institute of Management [Noida], NITIE - National Institute of Industrial Engineering [Mumbai]
Taab Ahmad Samad: Indian Institute of Management Kashipur
Charbel Jose Chiappetta Jabbour: EM - EMLyon Business School
Mauricio Juca de Queiroz: FIA - Fundação Instituto de Administração

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Abstract: Purpose - The authors originally explore the factors for blockchain technology (BCT) adoption in agricultural supply chains (ASCs) to enhance circularity and understand the dependencies, hierarchical structure and causalities between these factors. Design/methodology/approach - Based on an extant literature review and expert opinion, the present study identified ten enablers for adopting BCT to leverage the circular economy (CE) practices in the ASCs. Then, using an integrated interpretive structural modeling and decision-making trial and evaluation laboratory (ISM-DEMATEL) approach, hierarchical and cause–effect relationships are established. Findings - It was observed that traceability is the most prominent enabler from the CE perspective in ASCs. However, traceability, being a net effect enabler, will be realized through the achievement of other cause enablers, such as seamless connectivity and information flow and decentralized and distributed ledger technology. The authors also propose a 12 Rs framework for enhancing circularity in ASC operations. Research limitations/implications - The paper identifies enablers to BCT adoption that will enhance circularity in ASC operations. The ISM hierarchical model is based on the driving and dependence powers of the enablers, and DEMATEL aids in identifying causal relationships among the enablers. Practical implications - The study's findings and proposed 12 Rs framework may help the practitioners and policymakers devise effective BCT implementation strategies in ASCs, thereby empowering sustainability and circularity. Originality/value - This study enriches the literature by identifying and modeling enablers for BCT adoption in ASCs. The study also proposes a new 12 Rs framework to help enhance ASC circularity.

Keywords: blockchain; Agricultural supply chain; Circular economy; Sustainable supply chain; Industry 4.0; Emerging technologies (search for similar items in EconPapers)
Date: 2025-01-23
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Published in Journal of Enterprise Information Management, 2025, 38 (1), 32-67 p. ⟨10.1108/JEIM-02-2021-0094⟩

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DOI: 10.1108/JEIM-02-2021-0094

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