What Factors Impact the Adoption of Postharvest Loss-Reduction Technologies in Mangosteen Supply Chain?

As one of Indonesia's high-value export fruit commodities, mangosteen has the highest postharvest loss (PHL) value, which significantly affects the economy. This study investigates the determinants of technology adoption to reduce PHL and the challenges faced by supply chain actors in West Java...

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Published in:Journal of open innovation 2023-09, Vol.9 (3), p.100102, Article 100102
Main Authors: Fauziana, Diyah Ratna, Marimin, Suwarsinah, Heny Kuswanti, Prasetio, Eko Agus
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
Mangosteen
Postharvest Loss
Supply Chain
Technology Adoption
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Summary:As one of Indonesia's high-value export fruit commodities, mangosteen has the highest postharvest loss (PHL) value, which significantly affects the economy. This study investigates the determinants of technology adoption to reduce PHL and the challenges faced by supply chain actors in West Java Province, Indonesia. A structural equation model was employed to analyze the data gathered from farmers and middlemen. Additionally, in-depth interviews were conducted with exporters and modern market managers to obtain relevant information. The study found that capabilities, infrastructure, and financial access were the critical factors for farmers, whereas infrastructure and risk perceptions were identified as crucial for middlemen. The determinants of exporters’ adoption are customer specifications, food safety standards, and technology availability. Retailers, on the other hand, closely associated quality consistency requirements, buyer preferences, and risk considerations with technology adoption. This study proposes initiatives and policies to promote the adoption of technologies to reduce PHL in the mangosteen supply chain.
ISSN:2199-8531
2199-8531
DOI:10.1016/j.joitmc.2023.100102