Overcoming Supply Chain Challenges in Agriculture with Digital Technologies

From the comprehensive literature assessment, it is concluded that the safety, quality and associated economic benefits in sustainable agri-food supply chains can be achieved through innovation, supply chain collaboration, elimination of uncertainties, introducing global supply chain practices into lean and green initiatives. An integrated supply chain with the aim of bringing excellence and professionalism in decision making can considerably improve the effectiveness of agri-food sector. Although SCM is a more generic term applicable in all sectors; but seasonality, variability, perishability, traceability and small-scale production are the concerns that distinguish the agri-food supply chains from others. Int J Supply Oper Manage (IJSOM) 737 In the above context, the managers in agri-food sector need to develop a thorough supply chain responsiveness focusing on skill building and information required for meeting the emerging challenges. Further, the regulations and public policies also have a considerable role in influencing agri-food supply chains. Finally, the research methodological approaches revealed in the reviewed studies can also assist Indian agri-food supply chains to attain a level of competitiveness and leanness.