Digital transformation in food supply chains: an implementation framework

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dc.contributor.authorWang, Shiyi
dc.contributor.authorGhadge, Abhijeet
dc.contributor.authorAktas, Emel
dc.date.accessioned2024-01-22T09:29:54Z
dc.date.available2024-01-22T09:29:54Z
dc.date.issued2024-01-19
dc.description.abstractPurpose Digital transformation using Industry 4.0 technologies can address various challenges in food supply chains (FSCs). However, the integration of emerging technologies to achieve digital transformation in FSCs is unclear. This study aims to establish how the digital transformation of FSCs can be achieved by adopting key technologies such as the Internet of Things (IoTs), cloud computing (CC) and big data analytics (BDA). Design/methodology/approach A systematic literature review (SLR) resulted in 57 articles from 2008 to 2022. Following descriptive and thematic analysis, a conceptual framework based on the diffusion of innovation (DOI) theory and the context-intervention-mechanism-outcome (CIMO) logic is established, along with avenues for future research. Findings The combination of DOI theory and CIMO logic provides the theoretical foundation for linking the general innovation process to the digital transformation process. A novel conceptual framework for achieving digital transformation in FSCs is developed from the initiation to implementation phases. Objectives and principles for digitally transforming FSCs are identified for the initiation phase. A four-layer technology implementation architecture is developed for the implementation phase, facilitating multiple applications for FSC digital transformation. Originality/value The study contributes to the development of theory on digital transformation in FSCs and offers managerial guidelines for accelerating the growth of the food industry using key Industry 4.0 emerging technologies. The proposed framework brings clarity into the “neglected” intermediate stage of data management between data collection and analysis. The study highlights the need for a balanced integration of IoT, CC and BDA as key Industry 4.0 technologies to achieve digital transformation successfully.en_UK
dc.identifier.citationWang S, Ghadge A, Aktas E. (2024) Digital transformation in food supply chains: an implementation framework, Supply Chain Management, Available online 19 January 2024en_UK
dc.identifier.issn1359-8546
dc.identifier.urihttps://doi.org/10.1108/SCM-09-2023-0463
dc.identifier.urihttps://dspace.lib.cranfield.ac.uk/handle/1826/20699
dc.language.isoenen_UK
dc.publisherEmeralden_UK
dc.rightsAttribution-NonCommercial 4.0 International*
dc.rights.urihttp://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc/4.0/*
dc.subjectFood Supply Chainen_UK
dc.subjectDigital Transformationen_UK
dc.subjectInternet of Thingsen_UK
dc.subjectCloud Computingen_UK
dc.subjectBig Data Analyticsen_UK
dc.subjectImplementation Frameworken_UK
dc.titleDigital transformation in food supply chains: an implementation frameworken_UK
dc.typeArticleen_UK
dcterms.dateAccepted2023-12-05

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