Article, 2024

From ocean to table: examining the potential of Blockchain for responsible sourcing and sustainable seafood supply chains

Production Planning and Control, ISSN 0953-7287, 10.1080/09537287.2024.2321291

Contributors

Bharathi S V. Perdana A. [1] Vivekanand T.S. Venkatesh V.G. [2] Cheng Y. 0000-0002-3082-4890 [3] Shi Y. (Corresponding author) [4]

Affiliations

  1. [1] Monash University
  2. [NORA names: Indonesia; Asia, South];
  3. [2] EM Normandie Business School
  4. [NORA names: France; Europe, EU; OECD];
  5. [3] Aalborg University
  6. [NORA names: AAU Aalborg University; University; Denmark; Europe, EU; Nordic; OECD];
  7. [4] Macquarie Business School
  8. [NORA names: Australia; Oceania; OECD]

Abstract

This study integrates technology-organisation-environment (TOE) theory with situation-actor-process (SAP) and learning-action-performance (LAP) models to provide a comprehensive evaluation of complex seafood supply chain management (SCM) systems. We present a framework based on Blockchain technology that facilitates the transformation of the seafood supply chain ecosystem from its current state to a more streamlined one in the future. This framework offers the potential for driving transformation and delivering advantages that encompass improved data efficiency, sustainable practices, and streamlined integration across the seafood supply chain. Our research highlights the importance of accurate data management, stakeholder involvement, regulatory compliance, cybersecurity, cost-effectiveness, transparency, and sustainability for the successful integration of Blockchain in seafood SCM systems. This allows stakeholders to make informed decisions and optimise spending. Furthermore, we emphasise the significant value of transparency provided by Blockchain, which enables stakeholders to make well-informed decisions and optimise their spending.

Keywords

Blockchain, TOE, seafood industry, supply chain management

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