IDEAS home Printed from https://ideas.repec.org/a/rnd/arimbr/v16y2024i3p892-903.html
   My bibliography  Save this article

Technological Innovation for Sustainable Supply Chain Management in the Food Industry

Author

Listed:
  • Fu Rui
  • Veera Pandiyan Kaliani Sundram

Abstract

This study explores the critical role of technological innovations—specifically blockchain, Internet of Things (IoT), and artificial intelligence (AI)—in enhancing sustainable supply chain management within Malaysia's food industry. As the industry faces increasing pressure to adopt sustainable practices due to environmental concerns, regulatory demands, and consumer expectations, these technologies offer significant potential for improving traceability, reducing waste, and optimizing operational efficiency. The research highlights how blockchain enhances transparency and ethical sourcing, IoT enables real-time monitoring to minimize waste, and AI optimizes demand forecasting and inventory management, reducing overproduction and resource waste. However, the study also identifies substantial barriers to the adoption of these technologies, particularly for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs). These challenges include high implementation costs, a shortage of skilled labor, and concerns over data security and privacy. To address these issues, the study recommends starting with pilot projects to mitigate risks, investing in continuous workforce training, enhancing data security measures, and leveraging government support and industry collaborations. By overcoming these challenges, Malaysia's food industry can effectively integrate these innovations, leading to more sustainable, efficient, and resilient supply chains. This research underscores the importance of strategic planning and continuous improvement in fully realizing the benefits of technological advancements, thereby positioning Malaysia’s food industry as a leader in sustainable practices within the global market.

Suggested Citation

  • Fu Rui & Veera Pandiyan Kaliani Sundram, 2024. "Technological Innovation for Sustainable Supply Chain Management in the Food Industry," Information Management and Business Review, AMH International, vol. 16(3), pages 892-903.
    • Handle: RePEc:rnd:arimbr:v:16:y:2024:i:3:p:892-903
    DOI: 10.22610/imbr.v16i3S(I)a.4173
    as

    Download full text from publisher

    File URL: https://ojs.amhinternational.com/index.php/imbr/article/view/4173/2780
    Download Restriction: no
    File URL: https://ojs.amhinternational.com/index.php/imbr/article/view/4173
    Download Restriction: no
    File URL: https://libkey.io/10.22610/imbr.v16i3S(I)a.4173?utm_source=ideas
    LibKey link: if access is restricted and if your library uses this service, LibKey will redirect you to where you can use your library subscription to access this item
    ---><---

    References listed on IDEAS

    as
    1. Nor Azairiah Fatimah Othman & Farsha Farahana Ahmad Izhan & Veera Pandiyan Kaliani Sundram & Muhammad Majid & Syaidatul Zarina Mat Din & Zarina Abdul Munir & Murni Zarina Mohamed Razali, 2023. "Modelling Workplace Ostracism among Workforces amid Pandemic Outbreaks," Information Management and Business Review, AMH International, vol. 15(4), pages 86-93.
    2. N. Sureshkumar PP Narayanan & Farha Ghapar & Li Lian Chew & Veera Pandiyan Kaliani Sundram & Umahdevi Jayamani & Azlina Muhammad, 2024. "Optimizing Working Capital Management in Supply Chain Finance: A Multi-Dimensional Approach," Information Management and Business Review, AMH International, vol. 16(2), pages 44-52.
    3. Kristoffer Francisco & David Swanson, 2018. "The Supply Chain Has No Clothes: Technology Adoption of Blockchain for Supply Chain Transparency," Logistics, MDPI, vol. 2(1), pages 1-13, January.
    4. Veera Pandiyan Kaliani Sundram & Farha Ghapar & Chew Li Lian & Azlina Muhammad, 2023. "Engaging Lean Six Sigma Approach Using DMAIC Methodology for Supply Chain Logistics Recruitment Improvement," Information Management and Business Review, AMH International, vol. 15(1), pages 46-53.
    5. Syamaruthadevi Sivan & Rizza Anuar & Thirunavukkarasu Krishnasamy & Atikah Shamsul Bahrin & N. Sureshkumar PP Narayanan & Veera Pandiyan Kaliani Sundram, 2024. "Integrating Safety Practices into the Supply Chain for Sustainable Development in Malaysia's Building Construction Sites," Information Management and Business Review, AMH International, vol. 16(1), pages 24-32.
    Full references (including those not matched with items on IDEAS)

    Most related items

    These are the items that most often cite the same works as this one and are cited by the same works as this one.
    1. N. Sureshkumar PP Narayanan & Farha Ghapar & Li Lian Chew & Veera Pandiyan Kaliani Sundram & Babudass M.Naidu & Mohd Hafiz Zulfakar & Azimah Daud, 2024. "Artificial Intelligence-Powered Risk Assessment in Supply Chain Safety," Information Management and Business Review, AMH International, vol. 16(3), pages 107-114.
    2. N. Sureshkumar PP Narayanan & Farha Ghapar & Li Lian Chew & Veera Pandiyan Kaliani Sundram & Babudass M.Naidu & Azimah Daud, 2024. "Integrating Resource-Based Theory and Contingency Theory for Enhancing Supply Chain Resilience in Malaysia: A Post-Pandemic Analysis," Information Management and Business Review, AMH International, vol. 16(3), pages 115-124.
    3. Syamaruthadevi Sivan & Rizza Anuar & Thirunavukkarasu Krishnasamy & Atikah Shamsul Bahrin & N. Sureshkumar PP Narayanan & Veera Pandiyan Kaliani Sundram, 2024. "Optimizing Safety Practices and Culture: A Comprehensive Examination through Perception Surveys in Malaysia's Logistics Industry," Information Management and Business Review, AMH International, vol. 16(1), pages 33-38.
    4. Azlina Muhammad & Babudass M Naidu & Veera Pandiyan Kaliani Sundram & Muhammad Zaly Shah Muhammad Hussein & Li Lian Chew & Sisvan Gopalakrishna Pillai & Irwan Ibrahim, 2023. "The Role of Logispreneurs in Advancing Waste Management in Malaysia: Towards a Sustainable Reverse Logistics and Green Future," Information Management and Business Review, AMH International, vol. 15(3), pages 222-228.
    5. Chen, Xia & Miraz, Mahadi Hasan & Gazi, Md. Abu Issa & Rahaman, Md. Atikur & Habib, Md. Mamun & Hossain, Abu Ishaque, 2022. "Factors affecting cryptocurrency adoption in digital business transactions: The mediating role of customer satisfaction," Technology in Society, Elsevier, vol. 70(C).
    6. Mahmoona Khalil & Kausar Fiaz Khawaja & Muddassar Sarfraz, 2022. "The adoption of blockchain technology in the financial sector during the era of fourth industrial revolution: a moderated mediated model," Quality & Quantity: International Journal of Methodology, Springer, vol. 56(4), pages 2435-2452, August.
    7. Sachin Kumar Mangla & Yiğit Kazançoğlu & Abdullah Yıldızbaşı & Cihat Öztürk & Ahmet Çalık, 2022. "A conceptual framework for blockchain‐based sustainable supply chain and evaluating implementation barriers: A case of the tea supply chain," Business Strategy and the Environment, Wiley Blackwell, vol. 31(8), pages 3693-3716, December.
    8. Azlina Muhammad & Nur Fadzrina Rosdin & Sisvan Gopalakrishna Pillai & Veera Pandiyan Kaliani Sundram & Muhammad Zaly Shah Muhammad Hussein & Li Lian Chew & Nur’Asyiqin Ramdhan & Nazura Mohamed Sayuti, 2023. "Boosting Customer Satisfaction and Unleashing Inventory Mastery through the Dynamic PDCA Cycle at a Trendsetting Outlet in Malaysia: A Case Study of PKS Fashion Outlet," Information Management and Business Review, AMH International, vol. 15(3), pages 41-49.
    9. Kirti Nayal & Rakesh D. Raut & Balkrishna E. Narkhede & Pragati Priyadarshinee & Gajanan B. Panchal & Vidyadhar V. Gedam, 2023. "Antecedents for blockchain technology-enabled sustainable agriculture supply chain," Annals of Operations Research, Springer, vol. 327(1), pages 293-337, August.
    10. Mohammadreza Akbari & John L. Hopkins, 2022. "Digital technologies as enablers of supply chain sustainability in an emerging economy," Operations Management Research, Springer, vol. 15(3), pages 689-710, December.
    11. Rashmi Ranjan Panigrahi & Subhodeep Mukherjee & Zakir Hossen Shaikh & Naji Mansour Nomran, 2025. "Leveraging Blockchain for Transparency: A Study on Organ Supply Chains and Transplant Processes," Logistics, MDPI, vol. 9(1), pages 1-16, January.
    12. Lavaei Adaryani, Rasool & Palouj, Mojtaba & Karbasioun, Mostafa & Asadi, Ali & Gholami, Hesamedin & Kianirad, Ali & Joodi Damirchi, Milad, 2024. "Antecedents of blockchain adoption in the poultry supply chain: An extended UTAUT model," Technological Forecasting and Social Change, Elsevier, vol. 202(C).
    13. Kaustov Chakraborty & Arindam Ghosh & Saurabh Pratap, 2023. "Adoption of blockchain technology in supply chain operations: a comprehensive literature study analysis," Operations Management Research, Springer, vol. 16(4), pages 1989-2007, December.
    14. Gerardo Bosco & Raffaele D’Amore & Alessia Sciarrone & Sergio Barile, 2024. "Managerial and Organizational Implications Arising from the Implementation of Blockchain Technology in Supply Chains: An AS-IS and To-Be Analysis," Administrative Sciences, MDPI, vol. 14(6), pages 1-21, June.
    15. Marco Francesco Mazzù & Angelo Baccelloni & Ludovico Lavini, 2022. "Injecting trust in consumer purchase intention through blockchain: evidences from the food supply chain," Italian Journal of Marketing, Springer, vol. 2022(4), pages 459-482, December.
    16. Abderahman Rejeb & John G. Keogh & Suhaiza Zailani & Horst Treiblmaier & Karim Rejeb, 2020. "Blockchain Technology in the Food Industry: A Review of Potentials, Challenges and Future Research Directions," Logistics, MDPI, vol. 4(4), pages 1-26, October.
    17. Azlina Muhammad & Babudass M. Naidu & Veera Pandiyan Kaliani Sundram & Muhammad Zaly Shah Muhammad Hussain & Li Lian Chew & Faizatul Akmam Amirrudin, 2023. "Sustainable Waste Management in Malaysia: Leveraging Supply Chain Solutions for a Greener Future," Information Management and Business Review, AMH International, vol. 15(3), pages 147-154.
    18. Manu Sharma & Sudhanshu Joshi & Sunil Luthra & Anil Kumar, 2022. "Managing disruptions and risks amidst COVID-19 outbreaks: role of blockchain technology in developing resilient food supply chains," Operations Management Research, Springer, vol. 15(1), pages 268-281, June.
    19. Shahbaz Khan & Abid Haleem & Zafar Husain & Daniel Samson & R. D. Pathak, 2023. "Barriers to blockchain technology adoption in supply chains: the case of India," Operations Management Research, Springer, vol. 16(2), pages 668-683, June.
    20. Balzarova, Michaela & Dyer, Celia & Falta, Michael, 2022. "Perceptions of blockchain readiness for fairtrade programmes," Technological Forecasting and Social Change, Elsevier, vol. 185(C).

    More about this item

    Statistics

    Access and download statistics

    Corrections

    All material on this site has been provided by the respective publishers and authors. You can help correct errors and omissions. When requesting a correction, please mention this item's handle: RePEc:rnd:arimbr:v:16:y:2024:i:3:p:892-903. See general information about how to correct material in RePEc.

    If you have authored this item and are not yet registered with RePEc, we encourage you to do it here. This allows to link your profile to this item. It also allows you to accept potential citations to this item that we are uncertain about.

    If CitEc recognized a bibliographic reference but did not link an item in RePEc to it, you can help with this form .

    If you know of missing items citing this one, you can help us creating those links by adding the relevant references in the same way as above, for each refering item. If you are a registered author of this item, you may also want to check the "citations" tab in your RePEc Author Service profile, as there may be some citations waiting for confirmation.

    For technical questions regarding this item, or to correct its authors, title, abstract, bibliographic or download information, contact: Muhammad Tayyab (email available below). General contact details of provider: https://ojs.amhinternational.com/index.php/imbr .

    Please note that corrections may take a couple of weeks to filter through the various RePEc services.

    IDEAS is a RePEc service. RePEc uses bibliographic data supplied by the respective publishers.