Coffee Supply Chain Research Articles

ANALISIS KINERJA RANTAI PASOK AGROINDUSTRI KOPI ARABIKA DI KABUPATEN ACEH TENGAH PROVINSI ACEH

Aceh Province is a leading national coffee producing province, one of the coffee producing centers in Aceh is Central Aceh Regency with the area planted with coffee plants in 2022 reaching 49,997/ha and coffee production reaching 36,060 tons/year. Coffee has economic value from both the farmer level and the final consumer. What often happens is that the value obtained by farmers is not equal to that obtained by other marketing institutions in the supply chain and coffee value chain, so adding value to coffee requires product development and maximum utilization of resources. by generating profits in all lines of institutions involved. The role of the Arabica coffee agroindustry is very helpful in developing coffee into finished products or processed coffee-based products, so that all systems in the coffee supply chain benefit. Apart from that, the role of the Arabica coffee agroindustry will have an impact on the value chain of Arabica coffee produced in Central Aceh Regency. The research method used is descriptive and quantitative analysis using the AHP Matrix. The results obtained show that the performance of the Arabica coffee agroindustry supply chain in 13 agroindustries in Central Aceh is at a below average level, extra improvement is needed to be able to obtain a good or excellent level.

Efficiency of Robusta Coffee Supply Chain Performance in Kubu Raya Regency, West Kalimantan Province

Demand for Robusta coffee is increasing every year, but this situation is not matched with the amount of its availability. This raises problems, especially those related to guaranteeing continuity of coffee quality, limited supply availability, and timeliness of sales. Therefore, this study aims to identify the structure of the Robusta coffee supply chain and analyze the efficiency of the Robusta coffee supply chain performance in Kubu Raya Regency. The method used to identify the structure of the supply chain is descriptive analysis, while the DEA method is used to analyze the efficiency of the members performance of the supply chain. The results indicate that the structure of the supply chain consists of farmers, collectors, wholesalers, and retailers. Overall, the results of the performance efficiency measurement show that the performance of the Robusta coffee supply chain is efficient. However, there are still 4 farmers and 1 trader with inefficient performance, namely DMU1,2,6, and 7 at the farmer level, while at the trader level it is in DMU 5. Therefore, improvements are needed to improve the performance of the supply chain actors by reducing the variable input and increasing the output variable

Key parameters linking cyber-physical trust anchors with embedded internet of things systems

Integration of the Internet of Things (IoT) in the automotive industry has brought benefits as well as security challenges. Significant benefits include enhanced passenger safety and more comprehensive vehicle performance diagnostics. However, current onboard and remote vehicle diagnostics do not include the ability to detect counterfeit parts. A method is needed to verify authentic parts along the automotive supply chain from manufacture through installation and to coordinate part authentication with a secure database. In this study, we develop an architecture for anti-counterfeiting in automotive supply chains. The core of the architecture consists of a cyber-physical trust anchor and authentication mechanisms connected to blockchain-based tracking processes with cloud storage. The key parameters for linking a cyber-physical trust anchor in embedded IoT include identifiers (i.e., serial numbers, special features, hashes), authentication algorithms, blockchain, and sensors. A use case was provided by a two-year long implementation of simple trust anchors and tracking for a coffee supply chain which suggests a low-cost part authentication strategy could be successfully applied to vehicles. The challenge is authenticating parts not normally connected to main vehicle communication networks. Therefore, we advance the coffee bean model with an acoustical sensor to differentiate between authentic and counterfeit tires onboard the vehicle. The workload of secure supply chain development can be shared with the development of the connected autonomous vehicle networks, as the fleet performance is degraded by vehicles with questionable replacement parts of uncertain reliability.

The Impact of Partnership Forms on the Improvement of Coffee Farmers’ Welfare

This study examines the optimal partnership structure for impacting the well-being of coffee farmers. It is crucial to elucidate the variances in each business model within the context of collaborations involving coffee farmers, traders, and exporters along the coffee supply chain, and their subsequent effect on the welfare of coffee farmers within each specific partnership configuration. We employed a questionnaire to assess the influence of partnership models on the well-being of farmers. The survey was carried out in Central Aceh, known for Arabica coffee production, and Lampung, recognized for Robusta coffee cultivation. we find that farmers participating in globally certified partnership constellations score better on economic performance than farmers in local partnership constellations (both certified and conventional).

Dampak Supply Chain dalam Menghubungkan Inovasi dan Kinerja Bisnis Kedai Kopi di Kabupaten Aceh Barat

Coffee shops in West Aceh Regency have grown rapidly from the city centre and spread to the coast. But in reality, many coffee shops in West Aceh Regency also have low operational performance, so they experience business failure (bankruptcy). Because West Aceh Regency does not cultivate coffee plants, the coffee supply chain in the coffee shop industry depends on the supply of raw materials from other areas. This study aims to identify and evaluate the adaptability and competence of coffee shop business players. This research is crucial because it relates to supply chain strategies that may seize opportunities and adapt to changing market situations. This research topic is relatively new because research that discusses the effect of Supply chain strategies in mediating innovation and business performance in MSMEs is still lacking. Previous research was mainly researched from the perspective of consumers, so this study was reviewed from the perspective of entrepreneurs. This quantitative research with SEM PLS analysis was conducted in West Aceh Regency. The sample size was 60 respondents, namely coffee shop business actors spread across six sub-districts in West Aceh Regency. The findings demonstrated a strong direct correlation between innovation factors and the success of coffee shops in the West Aceh Regency. However, innovation has no indirect impact on business performance when lean supply chain factors are used as a mediator. However, when supply chain mediation is used, there is a sizable indirect impact of innovation on corporate success. Given how competitive the coffee industry is becoming in West Aceh Regency, this research is anticipated to advance knowledge significantly and offer insight into creating supply chain strategies and innovation. Moreover, this study might be used as a guide for future supply chain-related investigations.

Revealing the Governance Dynamics of the Coffee Chain in Colombia: A State-of-the-Art Review

Coffee is one of the most highly traded commodities in global markets. However, the coffee sector experiences significant value chain asymmetries and inequalities, both at the local and global levels. While market instruments may address these imbalances, there is an increasing recognition of the need for governance models that ensure fairness throughout the coffee supply chains, from agricultural production to the roasting and consumption of coffee. This article aims to provide a state-of-the-art review and analysis of research studies on governance dynamics within the coffee chain in Colombia. Colombia is a key coffee-producing country at the global level, with relevant coffee chain governance features. The review encompasses articles published from 2008 to 2023, a period that coincides with significant political and economic transformations in Colombia. The analysis and discussion of the findings highlight key issues and insights for further research to identify potential strategies promoting equity and sustainability within Colombian coffee chain governance.

How Well is the Coffee Business Supply Chain Performing in West Java?

Abstract Coffee grown in Indonesia has been proven for its quality made Indonesian coffee consumption continues to increase from year to year in many countries. However, the coffee business has not reached its maximum potential due to numerous barriers and supply chain management is one of them. This research aimed to identify the potential cause for blocked chains as one of the business threats that will significantly impact the entire business process in the long term also identifies the success factors related to the coffee supply chain to improve the performance of the business processes. This research utilized an inductive study with quantitative and qualitative approaches using primary and secondary data collection strategies. The research result indicated the low weight for dimensions in “Deliver” and “Return” performance with indicators including “Shipping”, “Good relation with customers”, “Mutual relation with suppliers”, “Return procedure”, “Processing time”, “Ease of process”, and “Complaints that quickly resolved”. Therefore, to the result, the factors that are considered as a direct risk to the blocked chains are “Shipping”, “Processing time”, and “Ease of process”. While the score for supply chain performance in West Java Coffee is 71% for KPIs in Reliability and Responsiveness. This research also provides a coffee supply chain model that will positively contribute to knowledge especially for identifying potentially blocked chains in the coffee business.

Effect of Coffee Supply Organizational Culture on the Structuralism of Cooperative Societies in Ethiopia

The statement of the investigation's challenge was the absence of the perceptual selection and inclusion of the logistics administration notion and philosophies. The goal was to look into the cooperative societies' management of the coffee supply chain from coffee planters to the exporting phase in the Oromia region of Ethiopia. The investigators used purposive data collection method & random data collection method methodologies by SPSS was used to elucidate, comprehend, and review the information that was gathered from the three associates (coffee planters, principal cooperative societies, and association of cooperative societies) that engaged in a chain of coffee supply on cooperative societies functionalism. When it comes to internal operations, the explanation provided by the associates indicates that there is reasonable functionalism, and the networking among the colleagues involved in logistics is minimal compared to the associates' use of cybernetics. As the collective mean manifested in the experiment generates consciousness in the initial phase for operation logistics administration, each associate of cooperative coffee logistics must work on the logistics orientation on cooperative functionalism using 360 specimen size, and it serves as a guide for subsequent experiments, leadership operation of logistics administration in the area of a coffee cooperative is significant.

Equilibrium pricing in supply chains with discrete stochastic demands: A case study in coffee supply and distribution industry

ABSTRACT This study addresses the optimization of price and production quantity using game theory in the coffee supply chain in the city of Isfahan. The presented model focuses on the competition among members of the chain in a probabilistic environment and is based on discrete selection models. This model examines the impact of inventory and routing costs on the pricing model at the same time. To effectively solve real-world problems, the method of normal distribution approximation is used instead of the binomial distribution. The results of the model indicate that the computational time of the applied approximate model does not change with increasing the number of customers, and the model can determine the optimal price and production quantity. The advantage of the proposed model over other classic models is that it considers the inventory costs that have not yet been considered in price competition models with discrete selection.

Species and geographical origin authenticity of green coffee beans using UV–VIS spectroscopy and PLS–DA prediction model

Coffee with different regions and species tends to have different chemical compositions and, therefore, gains variable commercial values. This means that the authenticity of green coffee beans, the raw material for coffee beverages, is necessary for coffee supply chains. This paper focused on the application of ultraviolet–visible (UV–VIS) spectroscopy combined with the Partial Least Squares with Discriminant Analysis (PLS–DA) model to authenticate Vietnamese green coffee beans. Spectra of 147 samples were used to build prediction models. PLS–DA model combined with the Standard Normal Variate (SNV) and second order of derivative performed excellently in predicting coffee species with a percentage of cross–validation accuracy at 100.00%. With the treatment of SNV and the first order of derivative, percentages of cross–validation accuracy for the PLS–DA model authenticating the origin of samples from all provinces varied from 88.23% to 95.80%. The results showed a high potential of the UV–VIS spectroscopy techniques in the authenticity of green coffee beans.

Analysis of the Factors Affecting Performance of Sustainable Supply Chain Management of Garut Arabica Coffee

Research aims: This study aims to analyze the factors influencing the sustainable supply chain management of Garut Arabica Coffee in increasing product competitiveness.Design/Methodology/Approach: This study used a quantitative approach with an exploratory and causal design to explain how one variable influences or is responsible for changes in other variables. A quantitative approach analyzed the factors influencing the sustainability of Garut Arabica Coffee’s supply chain operational performance.Research findings: Structural Equation Modeling (SEM) analysis revealed that economic, social, and environmental factors positively and significantly impacted the sustainability of the Garut Arabica Coffee supply chain. The SWOT analysis showed that it requires implementing an integrated strategy from all factors with the support of sustainable infrastructure facilities, programs to eradicate farmer poverty, recycling defective products, and monitoring suppliers using the ISO 140001 standard.Theoretical Contribution/Originality: This study analyzed the factors influencing the Garut Arabica Coffee sustainable supply chain and provides strategies based on supply chain sustainability indicators that can be implemented to overcome the problems faced.Practitioners/Policy Implications: This study gives beneficial information to stakeholders from farmers, cooperatives, and the government involved in developing the supply chain performance improvement of Garut Arabica Coffee production.Research Limitations/Implications: This research was still limited to the performance of the supply chain on a micro scale with 100 respondents, so the scope still needs to be expanded to have a bigger impact on society.

Analysis of the agroindustry processing of wet and dry arabic coffee, in the western region of Honduras

This research arose from the academy, with the purpose of making scientific contributions to the country's coffee sector, and determining the yield of processed coffee by studying yields, in two compact ecological milling centers in Honduras, in Matazano, Pinabetal, Talgua Lempira and El Pinal, San Juan de Opoa,,Copán. In addition, to know the volume and/or measure when receiving cherry or grape coffee, and in order to produce coffee that has a moisture percentage between (11 - 12) %. Obtaining the following results for a dry parchment coffee, samples from a standard plant < 900 masl 19% yield, Composition of the High Grown coffee bean "900-1200 masl" with 21% and Composition of the Stricty High Grown coffee bean > 1200 masl, averaging for all altitudinal floors of 21% CPS, yields for producer gold yield averages of 18% for standard plant, High Grown coffee 18% and Strictly High Grown coffee 19%. Respectively for gold exportable according to cupping laboratory analysis 15% average weight in the three different altitudinal floors. Likewise, the samples of the different altitudinal floors were sensory evaluated, with the purpose of determining the quality of the coffee, finding scores of 82.5% in the standard central coffee, 84.5% in High Grown coffee and 89.5% Stricty High Grown coffee, likewise in accordance with a systematization process found in the compact ecological process, the document characterized wet and dry processing throughout the coffee supply chain. Finally, in the measurement of the yields of the green bean, it was determined by analysis of variance and Duncan's separation test that there are significant differences between the three types of altitudinal floors (masl) evaluated, and each evaluated height has different yields of dry where a directly proportional relationship between height and coffee weight yield is denoted.

Analysis of the agroindustry processing of wet and dry arabic coffee, in the western region of honduras

This research arose from the academy, with the purpose of making scientific contributions to the country's coffee sector, and determining the yield of processed coffee by studying yields, in two compact ecological milling centers in Honduras, in Matazano, Pinabetal, Talgua Lempira and El Pinal, San Juan de Opoa,,Copán. In addition, to know the volume and/or measure when receiving cherry or grape coffee, and in order to produce coffee that has a moisture percentage between (11 - 12) %. Obtaining the following results for a dry parchment coffee, samples from a standard plant < 900 masl 19% yield, Composition of the High Grown coffee bean "900-1200 masl" with 21% and Composition of the Stricty High Grown coffee bean > 1200 masl, averaging for all altitudinal floors of 21% CPS, yields for producer gold yield averages of 18% for standard plant, High Grown coffee 18% and Strictly High Grown coffee 19%. Respectively for gold exportable according to cupping laboratory analysis 15% average weight in the three different altitudinal floors. Likewise, the samples of the different altitudinal floors were sensory evaluated, with the purpose of determining the quality of the coffee, finding scores of 82.5% in the standard central coffee, 84.5% in High Grown coffee and 89.5% Stricty High Grown coffee, likewise in accordance with a systematization process found in the compact ecological process, the document characterized wet and dry processing throughout the coffee supply chain. Finally, in the measurement of the yields of the green bean, it was determined by analysis of variance and Duncan's separation test that there are significant differences between the three types of altitudinal floors (masl) evaluated, and each evaluated height has different yields of dry where a directly proportional relationship between height and coffee weight yield is denoted.

ACHIEVING SUSTAINABILITY AND RESILIENCE: A CASE STUDY OF NESCAFE'S GLOBAL SUPPLY CHAIN MANAGEMENT

This study delves into the complexities of managing a global supply chain. It examines the supply chain strategy employed by Nestle to produce and distribute its popular coffee brand, Nescafe. The main focus is on evaluating the key challenges faced by the company, including post-COVID-19 issues, sustainability concerns, climate change, and supplier profitability. In response to these challenges, Nestle has implemented a structured approach to develop a resilient, sustainable, competitive supply chain for Nescafe. The Nescafe Plan, a global sustainability initiative, has provided a competitive advantage to Nescafe’s supply chain. This initiative involves collaboration with suppliers, distributors, and customers at all levels, ensuring accountability and promoting ethical practices. Results show significant positive impacts, including local sourcing of coffee, reduced carbon emissions, and water withdrawal. Nescafe operates its coffee supply chain based on a lean strategy, ensuring supply and demand stability. Customer demand for Nescafe’s products is well-predicted, allowing for unique positioning, high service levels, and cost efficiency. To enhance supply chain resilience, Nescafe focuses on mitigating internal and external risks in coffee lands, addressing issues like labour shortage, child labour risks, climate change, and natural disasters. The study also explores Nestle’s approach to supply chain outsourcing and supplier selection processes. Furthermore, the study examines Nestle’s commitment to sustainable development, encompassing economic, environmental, and social aspects. The company invests in economic development by situating production in developing countries and ensuring growth and long-term success for stakeholders. To continue its journey towards sustainability, Nestle has set ambitious goals for the future, aiming for recyclable packaging, zero net gas emissions, and 100% sustainably produced materials by 2030. The company also plans to empower 10 million young people with economic opportunities globally by the same year. Generally, this study provides valuable insights into the strategies adopted by Nestle to create a resilient and sustainable global supply chain for Nescafe, offering lessons for other manufacturing companies seeking to achieve future success through effective supply chain management.

Blockchain traceability model in the coffee industry

As one of the most popular drinks in the world, coffee has limitations in its complex and opaque supply chain. Consumers have difficulty verifying coffee quality according to the price they pay. However, innovative technologies such as blockchain emerge with the potential to support the coffee supply chain to be more transparent and traceable. Blockchain technology is a distributed database that allows for secure, transparent, and tamper-proof record-keeping, which makes it an ideal tool for tracking the movement of coffee beans throughout the supply chain, from farmers to roasters to retailers. Each step in the coffee supply chain could be logged and tracked using blockchain, thus supporting greater transparency. Traceability would make it easier to identify and track any issues or irregularities in the supply chain. We propose a model to transform a coffee industry supply chain business process into a blockchainable workflow. In addition, an application was developed to allow each stakeholder in the supply chain to contribute to the data collection and monitor the status of each coffee batch. The application prototype was implemented and evaluated in one of the coffee industries in Indonesia. This research will benefit farmers in getting fair prices and end-consumers getting quality assurance.

Kajian Rantai Pasok Biji Kopi (Grean Bean) Di PT Sulotco Jaya Abadi Kabupaten Tana Toraja

This study aims to identify the coffee supply chain that occurs at PT Sulotco Jaya Abadi, Tana Toraja Regency. This research was conducted from February to August 2022. The selection of respondents was carried out using the Snowball Sampling method. The types of data used in this research are primary data and secondary data. The primary data collected was obtained directly from the results of interviews and through questionnaires which were distributed to one respondent in the company, two collecting traders, sixty five farmers. So that the total respondents in this study were 68 people. Secondary data were obtained from related agencies, namely through the Central Statistics Agency (BPS), books, the internet, journal articles, thesis articles related to this research topic. The results of this study indicate that the supply chain at PT Sulotco Jaya Abadi, Tana Toraja Regency has two sources of raw materials, namely from the company's own coffee plantations and from local farmers through collectors. PT Sulotco Jaya Abadi's supply chain product flow is in the form of Green Bean coffee beans. PT Sulotco Jaya Abadi's supply chain financial flow is using a purchase and sale transaction system, namely a cash system and interbank transfers. The supply chain information flow of PT Sulotco Jaya Abadi occurs in two directions between the actors involved in the supply chain.

Why do coffee farmers stay poor?

During more than five decades, different initiatives have been launched to improve the livelihoods of smallholder coffee farmers. While knowledge of the constraints for raising smallholder income is widely available, limited results have been reached by structurally strengthening the competitive position of smallholders in international commodity markets. This article provides an overview of current insights on the role of smallholders in coffee production, the organization of coffee transactions, and the distribution of value-added throughout coffee supply chains. Whereas major efforts have been made to increase prices, yields and investments with strategies focusing on certification and/or living incomes, these initiatives largely failed to lift coffee farmers out of poverty. Cash transfers funded by tax revenues and profit redistribution offer direct payment opportunities for raising coffee farmer expenditures and strengthening their livelihoods. This also requires a fundamental transformation in pre-harvest and post-harvest governance arrangements that shape farmer risk behavior and trust attitudes.

THE IMPLICATIONS OF THE COFFEE AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE GOVERNMENT OF UGANDA AND UGANDA VINCI COFFEE CO LTD ON THE SOCIO-ECONOMIC RIGHTS OF THE SUPPLY CHAIN PLAYERS IN UGANDA’S COFFEE INDUSTRY

This article examines the implications of the coffee agreement between the government of the Republic of Uganda (GoU) and Uganda Vinci Coffee Co Ltd (UVCCL) on the socio-economic rights of the supply chain players in the coffee industry in Uganda. This article was motivated by the belief that the socio-economic rights of the players in the coffee supply chain would be violated as a result of the monopoly granted to UVCCL in Uganda’s coffee industry. The article shows that the GoU-UVCCL agreement violates international human rights instruments as well as the Constitution of the Republic of Uganda, 1995 (the Constitution) and other statutes. The article recommends that stakeholders should be consulted in any GoU undertaking that directly affects their socio-economic rights such as the GoU-UVCCL agreement, GoU should observe its commitments under international law and GoU should strengthen the legal and institutional framework to uphold citizens’ socio-economic rights in Uganda.

Demand management process assessment in food supply chains: an empirical study in coffee supply chains from Peru

High demand management uncertainty and price volatility, food spoilage and other wastes affect operational performance across the food supply chain. The demand management process of the food supply chain can drive improved sourcing and demand fulfilment, minimising the effects of demand variability and meet customer demand. This research creates an evaluation tool based on a literature review of the main processes of demand management in the supply chain. This study evaluates aspects of three principal Peruvian production centres. Data was obtained from farmers, cooperatives, associations, suppliers, intermediaries, and exporters. The results show none of them has yet managed to cover all relevant aspects of demand management, that is, there are still strategic and operational areas in need of further development. Furthermore, with input of experts, we provide a greater understanding of the coffee industry, and other agribusiness sectors of other emerging market economies.

Supplier relationship management process assessment in food supply chains: an empirical study in coffee supply chains from Peru

Supplier relationship management process assessment in food supply chains: an empirical study in coffee supply chains from Peru