Purpose

Digital transformation using Industry 4.0 technologies can address various challenges in food supply chains (FSCs). However, the integration of emerging technologies to achieve digital transformation in FSCs is unclear. This study aims to establish how the digital transformation of FSCs can be achieved by adopting key technologies such as the Internet of Things (IoTs), cloud computing (CC) and big data analytics (BDA).

Design/methodology/approach

A systematic literature review (SLR) resulted in 57 articles from 2008 to 2022. Following descriptive and thematic analysis, a conceptual framework based on the diffusion of innovation (DOI) theory and the context-intervention-mechanism-outcome (CIMO) logic is established, along with avenues for future research.

Findings

The combination of DOI theory and CIMO logic provides the theoretical foundation for linking the general innovation process to the digital transformation process. A novel conceptual framework for achieving digital transformation in FSCs is developed from the initiation to implementation phases. Objectives and principles for digitally transforming FSCs are identified for the initiation phase. A four-layer technology implementation architecture is developed for the implementation phase, facilitating multiple applications for FSC digital transformation.

Originality/value

The study contributes to the development of theory on digital transformation in FSCs and offers managerial guidelines for accelerating the growth of the food industry using key Industry 4.0 emerging technologies. The proposed framework brings clarity into the “neglected” intermediate stage of data management between data collection and analysis. The study highlights the need for a balanced integration of IoT, CC and BDA as key Industry 4.0 technologies to achieve digital transformation successfully.

中文翻译：

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食品供应链的数字化转型：实施框架

目的

使用工业 4.0 技术的数字化转型可以解决食品供应链 (FSC) 中的各种挑战。然而，整合新兴技术以实现金融服务中心数字化转型的情况尚不清楚。本研究旨在确定如何通过采用物联网（IoT）、云计算（CC）和大数据分析（BDA）等关键技术来实现金融服务中心的数字化转型。

设计/方法论/途径

系统文献综述（SLR）产生了2008年至2022年的57篇文章。经过描述性和主题分析，建立了基于创新扩散（DOI）理论和背景-干预-机制-结果（CIMO）逻辑的概念框架，以及未来研究的途径。

发现

DOI理论与CIMO逻辑的结合为将一般创新过程与数字化转型过程联系起来提供了理论基础。从启动到实施阶段，我们开发了一个用于实现 FSC 数字化转型的新颖概念框架。确定启动阶段 FSC 数字化转型的目标和原则。实施阶段开发了四层技术实施架构，促进FSC数字化转型的多种应用。

原创性/价值

该研究有助于 FSC 数字化转型理论的发展，并为利用关键工业 4.0 新兴技术加速食品行业的增长提供管理指南。所提出的框架使数据收集和分析之间的数据管理“被忽视”的中间阶段变得清晰。该研究强调需要均衡整合物联网、CC 和 BDA 作为关键工业 4.0 技术，以成功实现数字化转型。