Investigating the Impacts of Digital Food Supply Chain Traceability on Sustainability: An Australian Study

Authors

Sherah Kurnia, The University of Melbourne, AustraliaFollow
Mingye Li, The University of Melbourne, AustraliaFollow
Libo Liu, the University of Melbourne, AustraliaFollow
Tingru Cui, University of Melbourne, AustraliaFollow
Wen Li, University of MelbourneFollow
Guilherme Tortorella, University of MelbourneFollow
Martin Palmer, University of MelbourneFollow
Mazen Ali, The University of BahrainFollow

Abstract

Digital food supply chain traceability (DFSCT) has the potential to address global sustainability concerns. However, limited studies investigate the use of technologies to support food supply chain traceability. Furthermore, empirical studies that show the impacts of DFSCT on sustainability are lacking. This research in progress aims to investigate the impact of DFSCT on the economic, environmental, and social benefits through a survey of 310 organisations in the Australian food industry. The findings show the importance of DFSCT in enhancing organisations’ sustainability performance, with empirical evidence demonstrating the positive impact of social and environmental performance on economic performance. This study offers modest contributions to research and practice related to the role of technology in supporting traceability and sustainable supply chain management.

Recommended Citation

Kurnia, Sherah; Li, Mingye; Liu, Libo; Cui, Tingru; Li, Wen; Tortorella, Guilherme; Palmer, Martin; and Ali, Mazen, "Investigating the Impacts of Digital Food Supply Chain Traceability on Sustainability: An Australian Study" (2023). ACIS 2023 Proceedings. 137.
https://aisel.aisnet.org/acis2023/137