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Information sharing in African perishable agri-food supply chains: a systematic literature review and research agenda

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  • Edwin Obonyo
  • Marco Formentini
  • S. Wagura Ndiritu
  • Dag Naslund

Abstract

Purpose - The aim of this paper is to provide a review of state-of-the-art literature on information sharing in the context of African perishable agri-food supply chains (AFSCs). In doing so, the authors hope to stimulate further research and advance both theory and practice on African perishable AFSCs, which is a relevant, but under-investigated context. Design/methodology/approach - The authors’ systematic literature review covers a period of 21 years (2000–2021). After providing the bibliometric and methodological insights related to this sample of literature, the authors provide a detailed analysis and discussion of the key aspects of information sharing in African perishable AFSCs, based on a review framework grounded in the information sharing literature. Findings - The authors’ review revealed that information sharing in African AFSCs is still in its nascent stage. Findings are based on four themes of (1) why share information (mainly to gain market access), (2) what information is shared (price and market information) (3) how it is shared (still traditional communication, with limited adoption of digital technologies?) and (4) antecedents, drivers and barriers (technology adoption and socio-economic background of Africans). Research limitations/implications - This paper outlines a research agenda for advancing the theory on information sharing in AFSCs. Furthermore, the review highlights the importance of context, supply chain structure, relationships, product characteristics and culture in studying AFSCs. Originality/value - A review on information sharing in African perishable AFSCs does not appear to exist in operations and supply chain management (O&SCM) and agribusiness journals.

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  • Edwin Obonyo & Marco Formentini & S. Wagura Ndiritu & Dag Naslund, 2023. "Information sharing in African perishable agri-food supply chains: a systematic literature review and research agenda," Journal of Agribusiness in Developing and Emerging Economies, Emerald Group Publishing Limited, vol. 15(1), pages 43-62, May.
  • Handle: RePEc:eme:jadeep:jadee-12-2022-0268
    DOI: 10.1108/JADEE-12-2022-0268
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