The intention of adopting blockchain technology in agri-food supply chains: evidence from an Indian economy

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Aditi Saha, Rakesh D. Raut, Mukesh Kumar, Sanjoy Kumar Paul, Naoufel Cheikhrouhou
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Abstract

Purpose

This paper aims to explore the underlying intention behind using blockchain technology (BLCT) in the agri-food supply chain (AFSC). This is achieved by using a conceptual framework based on technology acceptance models that considers various factors influencing user behavior toward implementing this technology in their practices.

Design/methodology/approach

The conceptual framework developed is empirically validated using structural equation modeling (SEM). A total of 258 respondents from agri-food domain in India were involved in this survey, and their responses were analyzed through SEM to validate our conceptual framework.

Findings

The findings state that food safety and security, traceability, transparency and cost highly influence the intention to use BLCT. Decision-makers of the AFSCs are more inclined to embrace BLCT if they perceive the usefulness of the technology as valuable and believe it will enhance their productivity.

Practical implications

This study contributes to the existing literature by providing thorough examination of the variables that influence the intention to adopt BLCT within the AFSC. The insights aim to benefit industry decision-makers, supply chain practitioners and policymakers in their decision-making processes regarding BLCT adoption in the AFSC.

Originality/value

This study investigates how decision-makers’ perceptions of BLCT influence their intention to use it in AFSCs, as well as the impact of the different underlying factors deemed valuable in the adoption process of this technology.

在农业食品供应链中采用区块链技术的意向:来自印度经济体的证据
目的本文旨在探讨在农业食品供应链(AFSC)中使用区块链技术(BLCT)背后的基本意图。设计/方法/途径采用结构方程建模(SEM)对所开发的概念框架进行了实证验证。共有 258 名来自印度农业食品领域的受访者参与了此次调查,并通过 SEM 对他们的回答进行了分析,以验证我们的概念框架。研究结果研究结果表明,食品安全和保障、可追溯性、透明度和成本对使用 BLCT 的意愿有很大影响。如果 AFSC 的决策者认为 BLCT 技术很有价值,并相信它会提高他们的生产率,那么他们就会更倾向于采用 BLCT 技术。本研究调查了决策者对 BLCT 的看法如何影响他们在 AFSC 中使用 BLCT 的意向,以及在采用该技术的过程中被认为有价值的不同基本因素的影响。
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期刊介绍: Journal of Modelling in Management (JM2) provides a forum for academics and researchers with a strong interest in business and management modelling. The journal analyses the conceptual antecedents and theoretical underpinnings leading to research modelling processes which derive useful consequences in terms of management science, business and management implementation and applications. JM2 is focused on the utilization of management data, which is amenable to research modelling processes, and welcomes academic papers that not only encompass the whole research process (from conceptualization to managerial implications) but also make explicit the individual links between ''antecedents and modelling'' (how to tackle certain problems) and ''modelling and consequences'' (how to apply the models and draw appropriate conclusions). The journal is particularly interested in innovative methodological and statistical modelling processes and those models that result in clear and justified managerial decisions. JM2 specifically promotes and supports research writing, that engages in an academically rigorous manner, in areas related to research modelling such as: A priori theorizing conceptual models, Artificial intelligence, machine learning, Association rule mining, clustering, feature selection, Business analytics: Descriptive, Predictive, and Prescriptive Analytics, Causal analytics: structural equation modeling, partial least squares modeling, Computable general equilibrium models, Computer-based models, Data mining, data analytics with big data, Decision support systems and business intelligence, Econometric models, Fuzzy logic modeling, Generalized linear models, Multi-attribute decision-making models, Non-linear models, Optimization, Simulation models, Statistical decision models, Statistical inference making and probabilistic modeling, Text mining, web mining, and visual analytics, Uncertainty-based reasoning models.
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