Abstract
The aquaculture supply chain faces mounting pressure for sustainability, yet smallholder farmers are often excluded from the benefits of emerging technologies like AI and IoT. A socio-technical framework that empowers smallholders and fosters collaborative decision-making is critically absent. Using Design Science Research, this study addresses this gap by developing a novel socio-technical design. Our analysis reveals existing systems prioritise operational efficiency while neglecting social dimensions like smallholder livelihoods and the "data divide". We contribute two integrated artefacts: the Socio-Technical Empowerment Framework for Collaborative Aquaculture and the Sustainable Collaborative Aquaculture Livelihood Empowerment platform architecture. Furthermore, we develop a number of scenarios and wireframes that apply the conceptual framework and platform architecture. Finally, the SCALE platform is evaluated using a real-world aquaculture supply chain scenario. This research presents a design pathway for leveraging emerging technologies to enhance collaboration for more equitable, resilient, and sustainable outcomes in aquaculture.
Recommended Citation
Andrian, Rizky; Zhang, Ying; Mahmoudzadeh, Mahdi; and Sundaram, David, "Collaborative Intelligence for Equitable Adoption of
Technologies in Aquaculture Supply Chains" (2025). ACIS 2025 Proceedings. 252.
https://aisel.aisnet.org/acis2025/252