Assessment of blockchain technology adoption in fresh food supply chain to improve food safety and quality along the supply chain in Thailand | |
| Author | Khadka, Sanjit |
| Call Number | AIT RSPR no.SM-20- |
| Subject(s) | Blockchains (Databases)--Thailand Supply chain management Food supply--Quality control Food supply--Thailand |
| Note | A research submitted in partial fulfillment of the requirements for the degree of Master of Business Administration |
| Publisher | Asian Institute of Technology |
| Abstract | The purpose of this qualitative study based on grounded theory was to access the impact of blockchain technology adoption in fresh food supply chain in Thailand. This research is also intended for the preparation of an academic intersection for the general industry professionals to understand if the technology were to be adopted how it should be applied and in what conditions. The current research investigates how Blockchain technology adoption improves and increases Transparency, Traceability, Time and Temperature control while determining the factor of adoption. The paper is an applied research and proposes a non-probability structure methodology allowing in-depth, descriptive and further probing the original sample of seven expert interviews from two industries of supply chain and Blockchain space. Results show Blockchain technology will provides a secure supply chain system and improve food safety and quality along the supply chain while bringing end to end visibility from the product’s journey from the farm to shelf. |
| Year | 2020 |
| Type | Research Study Project Report (RSPR) |
| School | School of Management |
| Department | Other Field of Studies (No Department) |
| Academic Program/FoS | Master of Business Administration (MBA) (Publication code=SM) |
| Chairperson(s) | Vatcharapol Sukhotu; |
| Examination Committee(s) | Badir, Yuosre F.M.;Anal, Anil Kumar; |
| Scholarship Donor(s) | Asian Institute of Technology Fellowship; |
| Degree | Research Studies Project Report (M.BA.) - Asian Institute of Technology, 2020 |