Uncovering the potential of blockchain in the agri-food supply chain: An interdisciplinary case study

This paper explores how Blockchain technology (BCT) can be integrated in the agri-food supply chain (ASC) and how BCT-based networks are formed. To do this, the paper describes a BCT solution, designed to enhance traceability, and analyses its adoption in two small firms. Adopting an interdisciplina...

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Published in:Journal of engineering and technology management 2022-07, Vol.65, p.101700, Article 101700
Main Authors: Compagnucci, Lorenzo, Lepore, Dominique, Spigarelli, Francesca, Frontoni, Emanuele, Baldi, Marco, Di Berardino, Lorenzo
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
Agri-food
Blockchain
Industry 4.0
Innovation
Network formation
Supply chain
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Summary:This paper explores how Blockchain technology (BCT) can be integrated in the agri-food supply chain (ASC) and how BCT-based networks are formed. To do this, the paper describes a BCT solution, designed to enhance traceability, and analyses its adoption in two small firms. Adopting an interdisciplinary approach and the Actor-Network Theory (ANT), the findings have revealed that BCT improves how data is collected and has changed how firms interact with stakeholders and customers. Firms have enhanced their reputations and started targeting new domestic and international markets. Technical and economic challenges were found when persuading actors to participate in the BCT-based network.
ISSN:0923-4748
1879-1719
DOI:10.1016/j.jengtecman.2022.101700