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Technology Adoption in Food Supply Chain Management in Developing Countries: A Review
Netra Shah
Netra Shah, High School Student, Navrachana School Sama, Vadodara (Gujarat), India.
Manuscript received on 09 December 2022 | Revised Manuscript received on 06 January 2023 | Manuscript Accepted on 15 February 2023 | Manuscript published on 28 February 2023 | PP: 11-18 | Volume-12 Issue-3, February 2023 | Retrieval Number: 100.1/ijeat.C39610212323 | DOI: 10.35940/ijeat.C3961.0212323
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Abstract: Food loss and waste are one of the primary reasons for global food insecurity. Food losses occur at all stages of the food supply chain, including agricultural produce, harvesting, transport, storage, and processing. Food loss and waste are exacerbated by a lack of adequate and effective food supply chain management (FSCM). An effective food supply chain (FSC) involves designing and operating processing and distribution centres, managing the cold chain, and implementing reverse logistics. It also includes functions such as allocating warehouse storage capacity, vehicle routing and material flow optimisation, delivery scheduling, and inventory management. The adoption of new information technology, such as big data and the Internet of Things, can improve FSC performance and have a significant impact on reducing food waste and loss. An effective system for sharing information can enhance FCC performance, and intelligence in automated retail ordering can prevent food spoilage. Meanwhile, machine learning and blockchain can improve FSC traceability. However, several obstacles hinder the use of technology in the FSC, particularly in developing countries. These are classified as technical, financial, social, operational, educational, and governmental. This paper provides an in-depth review of the existing literature on the FSC, technology applications in improving FSCM, key challenges associated with technology adoption, and interventions that may help overcome these challenges. It contributes to the existing literature on FSCM, particularly about technology adoption in the FSC by developing countries. It serves as a valuable resource for students, researchers, and professionals in the food supply chain.
Keywords: Food Supply Chain Management, Technology, IoT, Developing Countries, Challenges
Scope of the Article: IoT