Digital Traceability in Agri-Food Supply Chains: A Comparative Analysis of OECD Member Countries
In an era marked by globalization and rapid technological advancements, the agri-food sector confronts both unprecedented challenges and opportunities. Among these, digital traceability systems have emerged as pivotal in enhancing operational efficiencies, ensuring food safety, and promoting transpa...
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| description | In an era marked by globalization and rapid technological advancements, the agri-food sector confronts both unprecedented challenges and opportunities. Among these, digital traceability systems have emerged as pivotal in enhancing operational efficiencies, ensuring food safety, and promoting transparency throughout the supply chain. This study presents a comparative analysis of digital traceability adoption and its impact across member countries of the Organization for Economic Co-operation and Development (OECD). By utilizing a multidimensional analytical framework, this study investigates national regulations, legal frameworks, and key food commodities affected by digital traceability implementations. It systematically assesses the efficacy of these systems in meeting consumer transparency expectations, regulatory compliance, and the overarching goal of sustainable agri-food supply chains. Through case studies and empirical evidence, the paper elucidates the complex interplay between technological innovation and regulatory environments, offering insights into best practices and potential integration barriers. Ultimately, this comprehensive investigation contributes to the scholarly discourse on digital traceability, providing actionable recommendations for policymakers, industry stakeholders, and academia to navigate the complexities of modern agri-food systems. |
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| spelling | doaj.art-d49cc29b23104759ae73e4474d1efe002024-04-12T13:18:36ZengMDPI AGFoods2304-81582024-04-01137107510.3390/foods13071075Digital Traceability in Agri-Food Supply Chains: A Comparative Analysis of OECD Member CountriesSylvain Charlebois0Noor Latif1Ibrahim Ilahi2Bibhuti Sarker3Janet Music4Janele Vezeau5Agri-Food Analytics Lab, Dalhousie University, Halifax, NS B3H 4R2, CanadaFaculty of Arts and Science, University of Toronto, Toronto, ON M5S 1A1, CanadaFaculty of Health Sciences, McMaster University, Hamilton, ON L8S 4L8, CanadaFaculty of Arts, University of Manitoba, Winnipeg, MB R3T 2N2, CanadaAgri-Food Analytics Lab, Dalhousie University, Halifax, NS B3H 4R2, CanadaCanadian Agri-Food Foresight Institute, Dartmouth, NS B2X 3T5, CanadaIn an era marked by globalization and rapid technological advancements, the agri-food sector confronts both unprecedented challenges and opportunities. Among these, digital traceability systems have emerged as pivotal in enhancing operational efficiencies, ensuring food safety, and promoting transparency throughout the supply chain. This study presents a comparative analysis of digital traceability adoption and its impact across member countries of the Organization for Economic Co-operation and Development (OECD). By utilizing a multidimensional analytical framework, this study investigates national regulations, legal frameworks, and key food commodities affected by digital traceability implementations. It systematically assesses the efficacy of these systems in meeting consumer transparency expectations, regulatory compliance, and the overarching goal of sustainable agri-food supply chains. Through case studies and empirical evidence, the paper elucidates the complex interplay between technological innovation and regulatory environments, offering insights into best practices and potential integration barriers. Ultimately, this comprehensive investigation contributes to the scholarly discourse on digital traceability, providing actionable recommendations for policymakers, industry stakeholders, and academia to navigate the complexities of modern agri-food systems.https://www.mdpi.com/2304-8158/13/7/1075digital traceability systemsagri-food sectorglobalizationOECDsustainable supply chains |
| spellingShingle | Sylvain Charlebois Noor Latif Ibrahim Ilahi Bibhuti Sarker Janet Music Janele Vezeau Digital Traceability in Agri-Food Supply Chains: A Comparative Analysis of OECD Member Countries Foods digital traceability systems agri-food sector globalization OECD sustainable supply chains |
| title | Digital Traceability in Agri-Food Supply Chains: A Comparative Analysis of OECD Member Countries |
| title_full | Digital Traceability in Agri-Food Supply Chains: A Comparative Analysis of OECD Member Countries |
| title_fullStr | Digital Traceability in Agri-Food Supply Chains: A Comparative Analysis of OECD Member Countries |
| title_full_unstemmed | Digital Traceability in Agri-Food Supply Chains: A Comparative Analysis of OECD Member Countries |
| title_short | Digital Traceability in Agri-Food Supply Chains: A Comparative Analysis of OECD Member Countries |
| title_sort | digital traceability in agri food supply chains a comparative analysis of oecd member countries |
| topic | digital traceability systems agri-food sector globalization OECD sustainable supply chains |
| url | https://www.mdpi.com/2304-8158/13/7/1075 |
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