Toward an intelligent solution for perishable food cold chain management

Mangla

2022

IJPPM

PurposeFood supply chains (FSCs) are fast becoming more and more complex. Sustainability is a necessary strategy in FSCs to meet the environmental, economic and societal requirements. Industry 4.0 (I4.0) applications for a circular economy (CE) will play a significant role in sustainable food supply chains (SFSCs). I4.0 applications can be used in for traceability, tracking, inspection and quality monitoring, environmental monitoring, precision agriculture, farm input optimization, process automation, etc. to improve circularity and sustainability of FSCs. However, the factors integrating I4.0 and CE adoption in SFSC are not yet very well understood. Furthermore, despite such high potential I4.0 adoption is also met with several barriers. The present study identifies and analyzes twelve barriers for the adoption of I4.0 in SFSC from an CE context.Design/methodology/approachA cause-effect analysis and prominence ranking of the barriers are done using Rough-DEMATEL technique. DEMATEL is a widely used technique that is applied for a structured analysis of a complex problems. The rough variant of DEMATEL helps include the uncertainty and vagueness of decision maker related to the I4.0 technologies.Findings“Technological immaturity,” “High investment,” “Lack of awareness and customer acceptance” and “technological limitations and lack of eco-innovation” are identified as the most prominent barriers for adoption of I4.0 in SFSC.Originality/valueSuccessful mitigation of these barriers will improve the sustainability of FSCs through accelerated adoption of I4.0 solutions. The findings of the study will help managers, practitioners and planners to understand and successfully mitigate these barriers.

Section: Introductionmentioning

confidence: 99%

Barriers for adoption of Industry 4.0 in sustainable food supply chain: a circular economy perspective

Mangla

2022

IJPPM

“…In terms of implementation, several studies have explored the use of the IoT for monitoring processes to ensure quality [58] and safety [59] within supply. Specific areas of focus include monitoring cold supply chains using the IoT [60], cargo monitoring systems leveraging the IoT for product quality assurance [61], and monitoring cold supply chains using the IoT and cloud computing [62]. Additionally, Liu, et al [63] and Luo, et al [64] contributed to the development of intelligent IoT-based tracking systems for cold chains and traceability in duck products, respectively.…”

Section: Thematic Synthesis and Analysismentioning

confidence: 99%

Forging Pathways to Circular Economy Excellence: Integrating Industry 4.0 with Quality Management

Duong Thi Binh,

Akbari,

Le Thi Cam

et al. 2024

Sustainability

The convergence of industry 4.0 technologies with supply chain operations and sustainability initiatives has sparked interest in integrating supply chain quality management with these advancements, termed SCQM 4.0. A comprehensive literature review spanning 1998 to 2023, analyzing 232 papers, unveiled key trends, identified research gaps, and outlined a future research agenda for SCQM 4.0. The review culminated in the development of a comprehensive theoretical framework for SCQM 4.0 geared towards fostering sustainability within a circular economy framework, encompassing economic, social, and environmental dimensions. Notably, the study implies a rising enthusiasm for leveraging industry 4.0 tools such as the internet of things, blockchain, traceability systems, and smart packaging to enhance quality management within circular supply chain operations. Additionally, it proposes SCQM 4.0 strategies aimed at achieving holistic sustainability objectives in circular economies, underscoring implications for further scholarly inquiry in this dynamic field. To promote supply chain quality management digitalization, supply chain stakeholders should analyze research gaps and develop practical implementation plans using the SCQM 4.0 framework. Additionally, exploratory qualitative investigations among organizations and industries should be conducted to identify essential components in sustainable SCQM 4.0.

“…Tsang et al [93] IoT and cloud computing-based solutions for cold supply chain monitoring. Lu and Wang [94] RFID and critical Temperature Indicators sensors for real-time monitoring of supply chain temperature Lorite, Selkälä, Sipola, Palenzuela, Jubete, Viñuales, Cabañero, Grande, Tuominen and Uusitalo [80] IoT-based duck product traceability system Liu, Liu, Wen, Zhang, Zhao, Yan and Yu [54] An intelligent tracking system based on the IoT for the cold chain. Luo et al [95] RFID monitoring for cold supply chains.…”

Section: Research Topics Referencesmentioning

confidence: 99%

Navigating Environmental Challenges through Supply Chain Quality Management 4.0 in Circular Economy: A Comprehensive Review

Nguyen,

Akbari,

Quang

et al. 2023

Sustainability

The infusion of circular economy (CE) principles into supply chain management has garnered significant attention from both scholars and industry professionals. Quality management and Industry 4.0 (SCQM 4.0) have emerged as central themes due to their potential to elevate supply chain efficiency and sustainability. In pursuit of this goal, a thorough literature review is conducted, with a specific focus on quality management within circular supply chains, placing a significant emphasis on Industry 4.0 (I4.0) technologies. By analyzing 126 papers spanning from 1998 to 2023, this systematic review discerns prevailing trends, identifies research gaps, and charts future avenues for investigation. These results highlight the growing academic interest in utilizing I4.0 technology to improve quality control in circular supply chains. SCQM 4.0 is thus proposed to aid in a better comprehension of Supply Chain Quality Management 4.0, which incorporates infrastructure practices rooted in various disruptive technologies and supply chain operations that link with sustainable performance with three key metrics of input management, waste handling, and preservation concentrating solely on the environmental aspect. Based on this research, we offer a four-tiered SCQM 4.0 practice path to achieve a CE.