Bridging the digital gap: Empirical insights into agri-food supply chain transformation

IF 4.9 2区社会学 Q2 ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCES

Sustainable Futures Pub Date : 2025-06-09 DOI:10.1016/j.sftr.2025.100810

Peiyun Yu , Roshayati Abdul Hamid , Lokhman Hakim Osman , Jing Liao

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Abstract

The agri-food supply chain (AFSC) is undergoing transformation in the digital era. Despite growing interest in digital technologies, empirical studies examining the adoption of digital technology within AFSC are still scarce. This systematic literature review synthesizes state-of-the-art research from 2015 to 2024, identifying emerging trends and theoretical frameworks related to digital technology in AFSC. Utilizing the PRISMA process, this study reviewed 26 articles that employed Structural Equation Modeling (SEM). This review identified five main clusters: behavior intention, sustainability, operation, performance, and risk management. Results show a rising trend in empirical research on digital technologies in the AFSC, with blockchain emerging as the most frequently mentioned technology. Theories such as the Technology Acceptance Model (TAM), Unified Theory of Acceptance and Use of Technology (UTAUT), Resource-Based View (RBV), Natural Resource-Based View (NRBV), and Dynamic Capabilities View (DCV) are frequently applied. The review highlights the importance of integrating digital technologies to enhance efficiency, transparency, and sustainability in AFSCs. It underscores blockchain's potential for traceability and IoT's role in improving operational efficiency. Additionally, it stresses the need for managers to prioritize investment in digital infrastructure and training to effectively leverage these technologies. Future research should focus on exploring gaps, particularly in the context of emerging economies, to ensure that digital technologies can realize their potential for enhancing sustainability and performance in the AFSC.

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弥合数字鸿沟：对农业食品供应链转型的实证见解

农业食品供应链（AFSC）正在经历数字时代的变革。尽管对数字技术的兴趣日益浓厚，但检验AFSC内数字技术采用情况的实证研究仍然很少。本系统文献综述综合了2015年至2024年的最新研究成果，确定了AFSC中与数字技术相关的新兴趋势和理论框架。本研究利用PRISMA流程，对26篇采用结构方程模型（SEM）的文献进行了综述。本综述确定了五个主要集群：行为意图、可持续性、运营、绩效和风险管理。结果显示，AFSC对数字技术的实证研究呈上升趋势，区块链成为最常被提及的技术。技术接受模型（TAM）、技术接受与使用统一理论（UTAUT）、基于资源的观点（RBV）、基于自然资源的观点（NRBV）和动态能力观点（DCV）等理论经常被应用。该报告强调了整合数字技术对提高afsc的效率、透明度和可持续性的重要性。它强调了区块链在可追溯性和物联网在提高运营效率方面的作用方面的潜力。此外，它还强调了管理人员需要优先考虑数字基础设施的投资和培训，以有效地利用这些技术。未来的研究应侧重于探索差距，特别是在新兴经济体的背景下，以确保数字技术能够发挥其在提高AFSC可持续性和绩效方面的潜力。

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Sustainable Futures Social Sciences-Sociology and Political Science

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9.30

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1.80%

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审稿时长

71 days

期刊介绍： Sustainable Futures: is a journal focused on the intersection of sustainability, environment and technology from various disciplines in social sciences, and their larger implications for corporation, government, education institutions, regions and society both at present and in the future. It provides an advanced platform for studies related to sustainability and sustainable development in society, economics, environment, and culture. The scope of the journal is broad and encourages interdisciplinary research, as well as welcoming theoretical and practical research from all methodological approaches.