Digital technology boosts food supply chain resilience through enhanced visibility, traceability, and adaptability, driving business performance.
Authors
Rajesh Kumar, Department of Mechanical Engineering, National Institute of Technology Uttarakhand, Srinagar, India
Ashutosh Samadhiya, Assistant Professor, Jindal Global Business School, O.P. Jindal Global University, Sonipat, Haryana, India
Anil Kumar, London Metropolitan University, London, UK
Sunil Luthra, ATAL Cell, All India Council for Technical Education, Delhi, India
Krishan Kumar Pandey, Office of Doctoral Studies, O.P. Jindal Global University, Sonipat, Haryana, India
Asmae El jaouhari, Laboratory of Technologies and Industrial Services, Higher School of Technology, Sidi Mohamed Ben Abdellah University, Fes, Morocco
Summary
Purpose: The paper aims to enhance the understanding of robust food supply chains (FSC) by exploring the capabilities of various digital technologies and examining their interactions.
Findings: This study finding shows that digital technology enhances the resilience of the FSC by improving visibility, traceability and adaptability. This resilience provides a competitive advantage, ultimately enhancing the overall business performance.
Research limitations/implications: In developing countries, inadequate infrastructure, poor Internet connectivity and diverse stakeholder systems pose challenges to implementing advanced digital solutions in the FSC.
Originality/value: This paper is among the first to investigate the impact of digital technology on FSC resilience, exploring visibility, flexibility and collaboration.
Published in: International Journal of Industrial Engineering and Operations Management
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