Implementation Of Traceability System Research Articles

Traceability of Fruits and Vegetables Agricultural Products using Blockchain

This study explores the implementation of traceability systems utilizing blockchain technology in the agricultural sector, specifically focusing on fruits and vegetable products. Traceability is crucial for ensuring food safety, quality control, and supply chain transparency. Blockchain offers a decentralized and immutable ledger that enables the recording of every transaction or movement of agricultural products from farm to fork. By leveraging blockchain, stakeholders along the supply chain can access real-time, transparent, and tamper-proof information regarding the origin, cultivation, harvesting, processing, and distribution of fruits and vegetables. This enhances trust between consumers and producers, facilitates regulatory compliance, improves efficiency in recall management, and enables swift identification and resolution of food safety issues. Through case studies and analysis, this report evaluates the benefits, challenges, and future prospects of integrating blockchain-based traceability solutions into the agricultural industry, ultimately aiming to enhance food safety and consumer confidence.

Comprehensive investigation on non-volatile and volatile compounds in Auricularia auricula from different regions by UPLC-MS/MS-based metabolomics and GC-IMS

Auricularia auriculata from two regions of China were studied for their metabolite fingerprints, metabolic pathways, and volatile organic compounds (VOCs) using UPLC-MS/MS and GC-IMS techniques in conjunction with multivariate statistical analysis approaches. A total of 881 metabolites were identified by UPLC-MS/MS, of which 39 compounds displayed significant differences. Acetyl-l-carnitine, N-acetyl-l-alanine, PC (18:3(9Z,12Z,15Z)/0:0), 4-fumaryl-acetoacetate, S-2-hydroxybutanedioic acid, and 4-guanidinobutyric acid belonged to the characteristic non-volatile metabolites. The umami-tasted amino acid, essential amino acid was abundant in Heilongjiang and Shaanxi province, respectively. KEGG pathway analysis indicated that differential metabolites were mainly enriched in lipid and amino acid metabolism. The GC-IMS study revealed 64 different types of VOCs, including acids, alcohols, aldehydes, esters, ketones, and other compounds. A. auricula from Shaanxi province was abundant in 2,3-pentanedione, 1-octen-3-one (dimer), 2-acetylfuran, beta-pinene (monomers, dimers) and alpha-pinene. While the primary distinctive VOCs of A. auricula from Heilongjiang province were butyl acetate, methyl acetate and propyl acetate. PCA and OPLS-DA allowed for clear differentiation between the A. auricula samples from the two regions. This research established foundations for investigating potential biomarkers for A. auricula and has important applications values for the creation and implementation of traceability systems within the edible mushroom industry.

Radio-Frequency Identification Traceability System Implementation in the Packaging Section of an Industrial Company

In recent years, radio-frequency identification (RFID) has aroused significant interest from industry and academia. This demand comes from the technology’s evolution, marked by a reduction in size, cost, and enhanced efficiency, making it increasingly accessible for diverse applications. This manuscript presents a case study of the implementation of an RFID traceability system in the packaging section of an industrial company that produces test equipment for the automotive wiring industries. The study presents the proposal and execution of a prototype asset-tracking system utilising RFID technology, designed to be adaptable and beneficial for various industrial settings. The experiments were carried out within the company’s shop-floor environment, alongside the existing barcode system, with the primary objective of evaluating and comparing the proposed solution. The test results demonstrate a significant enhancement in production efficiency, with substantial optimization achieved. The time required for asset identification and tracking was significantly reduced, resulting in an average time of approximately 43.62 s and an approximate 3.627% improvement in the time required to read the test sample of assets when compared to the barcode system. This successful implementation highlights the potential of RFID technology in improving operations, reducing working time, and enhancing traceability within industrial production processes.

Managing the traceability system for food supply chain performance

PurposeThe objective of this study is to improve the food supply chain performance taking into consideration the fundamental concepts of traceability by combining the current frameworks, its principles, its implications and the emerging technologies.Design/methodology/approachA narrative literature review of already existing empirical research on traceability systems was conducted resulting in 862 relevant papers. Following a step-by-step sampling process, the authors ended up with 46 final samples for the literature review.FindingsThe main findings of this study include the various descriptions of the architecture of traceability systems, the different sources enabling this practice, the common desirable attributes, and the enabling technologies for the deployment and implementation of traceability systems. Moreover, several technological solutions are presented, which are currently available for traceability systems, and finally, opportunities for future research are provided.Practical implicationsIt provides an insight, which could affect the implementation process of traceability in the food supply chain and consequently the effective management of a food traceability system (FTS). Managers will be able to create a traceability system, which meets users' requirements, thus enhancing the value of products and food companies.Originality/valueThis study contributes to the food supply chain and the traceability systems literature by creating a holistic picture of where something has been and where it should go. It is a starting point for each food company to design and manage its traceability system more effectively.

Design and Implementation of Traceability System for Beef Cattle Product Quality and Safety

Design and Implementation of Traceability System for Beef Cattle Product Quality and Safety

Use of information technology for traceability and quality control: Case study in a Brazilian winery

Food safety and quality are current demands from consumers and markets, which ends up being reflected in the wine sector and throughout its chain. However, they can pose operational challenges, especially for small or medium-sized wineries. This study aims to develop the traceability of the grape used in wine production supported by information technology in a winery situated in Garibaldi, RS, Brazil. The study was carried out in three phases: protocol development, implementation of an information system and evaluation of the results, identifying opportunities and barriers. A standard protocol for the grapes traceability was developed, considering data from grape cultivation, delivered grape quality assessment and grape processing control parameters until bottling. Demetra software was deployed, developed by Elysios. The implementation of traceability and the information system will be a step towards obtaining international certifications. The study contributes to bringing international standards of food safety and quality to the Brazilian context. In this sense, the study contributes to expanding the applied knowledge on the field and to support professionals and wineries in the development of strategies for the implementation of traceability systems.

Design and Implementation of Traceability System Based on Blockchain

The fifth Plenary Session of the 19th CPC Central Committee included poverty alleviation and rural revitalization as the main goals of economic and social development during the 14th Five-Year Plan period. Moreover, it has created a new situation of digital sales of poverty alleviation and helps agricultural products such as "agriculture + e-commerce" and "agriculture + live streaming", and the traceability of agricultural products has attracted much attention. Com14bining the current social environment background and the investigation and understanding of the existing agricultural product sales mode of poverty alleviation, we found that the existing sales model chain and the traditional traceability system model have many shortcomings, such as unclear information sources and easy tampering. Based on this design, the idea of constructing a traceability system based on blockchain is proposed, and the required technical and economic feasibility is analyzed to confirm the realization of the idea. It is intended to meet the needs of agricultural product information management, poverty alleviation farmer information management, product traceability, etc. And through the web page and mobile terminal information interaction, the realization of agricultural products at any time, mobile, portable query. The final system test can ensure the normal operation of functions and the security, credibility, and transparency of information, provide new ideas and solutions for the field of targeted poverty alleviation, and help rural revitalization.

Factors Influencing the Effectiveness of Supply Chain Traceability System Implementation for Shark and Ray Products in Pahang, Malaysia: Insights from Key Informant Interviews

The objective of this study is to obtain experts’ opinions in identifying factors influencing the implementation of supply chain traceability for shark and ray products in Pahang, Malaysia. The information was obtained through structured key informant interviews (KIIs), which were conducted one-to-one and face-to-face with relevant experts from government agencies and Malaysia’s National Plan of Action (NPOA-Shark) committee members. From the text discourse analysis, the study has identified seven indicators that need to be improved and explored before developing the full implementation of the supply chain traceability system in Pahang. The indicators are as follows: (i) policy and strategic management; (ii) acts and regulations; (iii) shark and ray resources; (iv) manpower and capability; (v) infrastructure and management information system; (vi) collaboration efforts; and (vii) buy-ins from stakeholders. It is recommended that the government reviews the current policy, acts, regulations, and strategic initiatives to increase the commitment from all relevant stakeholders to ensure sustainable utilisation of shark and ray species.

Review on Development System of Traceability in Dairy Processing

The application of molecular methods is widely implemented in the traceability systems in the food sector, covering many types of food, as it is shown in this review. The rapid implementation of traceability systems in the food system is due to these techniques with high specificity, sensitivity, efficiency, and speed. In addition, compared with protein-based techniques, DNA-based techniques can be applied to any type of product, regardless of the treatment of processing to which it has been subjected. Future trends in the development of molecular or genetic tools for food traceability are focused on the search of techniques to obtain more information in the shortest time possible. Techniques that allow the identification, both at the species and population level, also facilitate the determination of the geographic origin. At present, one of the most promising techniques is the Digital PCR (dPCR), which allows the analysis of samples containing mixtures of species with high sensitivity and in a single assay, making multiple reactions in parallel through a nanofluidic chip. The application of emerging technologies, microfluidics, and nanotechnology in the development of molecular methods will obtain greater sensitivity, discriminatory power, reproducibility, and speed, thus increasing its potential in the traceability of the food sector.

Effectiveness of food traceability system in the supply chain of local beef and beef sausages in Malawi: A food safety perspective

A study was conducted to determine status of traceability system implementation in the supply chain of local beef and beef sausages in Malawi, and tried to identify key factors affecting the implementation, in an attempt to find solutions to traceability issues, to ensure safety of these food products for consumers. Eighty-two (82) samples of cut beef (40) and beef sausages (42) were identified from retail outlets and followed retrospectively to determine if information trail generated along the supply chain link to identity of corresponding meat carcasses and live animals from feedlots. Fifty-eight (58) personnel for business operators involved in this supply chain and four (4) regulatory enforcement officers were interviewed to review level of knowledge on Food Traceability (FT) and Food Safety (FS) that is vital in food traceability implementation. Results of the study indicated that; it was not possible to trace attributes of local beef and beef sausages from retail outlets to cattle feedlots, personnel involved in this supply chain did not have adequate knowledge on FT and FS and that regulatory enforcement officers had adequate knowledge on FT and FS but contents of legislation could not allow them to effectively address issues of food traceability. It was, therefore, concluded that the supply chain of local beef and beef sausages in Malawi is not traceable which is a FS concern and a threat to public health and need to be swiftly addressed.

Застосування комплексної системи державного ризик-орієнтованого контролю м’яса забійних тварин на потужностях з виробництва та обігу за виявлення хімічних небезпечних чинників

State inspectors of veterinary medicine at the facilities for the production and circulation of meat of slaughter animals (beef, pork, mutton, meat of goat) must carry out state risk-oriented control over the detection of detergents and disinfectants due to violations of the terms and conditions of sale of meat using patented express methods that have a reliability of 99.4−99.9 % and can be used throughout the food chain to establish food safety. It was found that at the production and circulation facilities the largest percentage of counterfeit meat was for treatment with alkaline detergents and disinfectants − 28.0 %, of which sodium bicarbonate solution − 10.8 %, for treatment with chlorine solution − 17.3 %, hydrogen peroxide solution − 15.6 %, potassium permanganate solution − 14.4 %, acetic acid solution − 13.5 %, formaldehyde solution − 11.2 %. It should be noted that falsification was found at meat production facilities for its cooling: pork − hydrogen peroxide solution in 13.1 %, beef − chlorine solution in 9.3 % and formaldehyde solution in 3.7 %, mutton − alkaline solution detergents and disinfectants − in 11.5 %; meat of goat − sodium bicarbonate solution − in 1.9 %. On the wholesale bases for storage of meat falsification was established: beef − with a solution of formaldehyde in 19.9 %, alkaline disinfectants and detergents in 19.9 %; pork − potassium permanganate solution in 10.5 %, sodium bicarbonate solution − in 21.7 %; mutton − a solution of acetic acid in 8.1 %. During the sale of meat of slaughter animals in supermarkets, falsification was found: beef with alkaline detergents and disinfectants in 23.5 %, sodium bicarbonate solution in 24.7 %; pork − chlorine solution in 19.3 %, hydrogen peroxide solution in 13.8%; mutton − a solution of acetic acid − in 20.2 % and goat − a solution of potassium permanganate in 19.1% and a solution of formaldehyde in 11.2 %. In the agri-food markets, falsification of pork with acetic acid solution was found in 17.2 %, alkaline disinfectants and detergents − in 38.7 %; beef − potassium permanganate in 13.9 % and formaldehyde solution − in 2.4 %; mutton − a solution of chlorine in 10.7 %, meat of goat − a solution of sodium bicarbonate in 12.1 %. The categorization of capacities for production and circulation of slaughter meat for risk-oriented control of chemical hazards is established and the periodicity of planned measures of state control of capacities in the field of safety and certain indicators of slaughter meat quality for treatment with detergents and disinfectants is determined: with a very high degree of risk (slaughterhouse meat production capacity (100 points) − inspections are conducted no more than 4 times a year, audit − no more than once a year; with a high degree of risk (wholesale bases (72 points), supermarkets (70 points), agri-food markets (85 points) − inspections are conducted no more than 3 times a year, audit − no more than once a year; in the field of veterinary medicine for the detection of treatment of slaughter meat with detergents and disinfectants: with a medium degree of risk (slaughterhouse meat production facilities (55 points), wholesale bases (50 points) and supermarkets, agri-food markets (55 points) − inspections are carried out no more than 2 times a year, audit − no more than once a year. A comprehensive system of state risk-oriented control of slaughter meat for the establishment of a dangerous chemical factor at the production and circulation facilities for the implementation of traceability systems, HACCP, VACCP, TAССР based on the establishment of categorization of slaughter meat production and circulation in the field of safety and certain indicators of meat quality, as well as in the field of veterinary medicine for the detection of treatment with detergents and disinfectants and determined the frequency of planned measures of state control of facilities. A comprehensive system of risk-based control of hazardous chemical factors in slaughter meat at various types of facilities is proposed to prevent economically motivated food fraud (VACCP) and to prevent harmful threats to food (TACCP) to protect the supply chain of slaughter meat from vulnerabilities due to deliberate falsification with detergents and disinfectants.

Traceability in food supply chains: SME focused traceability framework for chain-wide quality and safety-Part 2

<abstract> It is relevant for traceability systems to have a common structure for information exchange. Without it, these systems lose much of their utility as they will only be usable internally and will have reduced capacity to add value to products and manage recalls. Based on extensive literature review, a non-proprietary framework for traceability was developed. This framework encompasses whole food supply chains and aims to maintain records of quality and safety while not necessitating mature IT capabilities, uncommon characteristic of SME's. As such the volume of information is divided between all stakeholders according to their necessities and funding capacities. Most of the information is stored by regulators as they have access to more funding. This improves the ease and flexibility of implementation of traceability systems by the companies. Tools were developed and simulated, and all results are presented, clearly demonstrating the capability for quality information sharing through food supply chains which in turn can increase transparency between consumers and producers as well as adjusting the quality to the desired end use. </abstract>

Potentials of Traceability Systems - a Cross-Industry Perspective

Recently, traceability systems have become more common, but their prevalence and design vary significantly depending on the industry. Different law and customer-based requirements for traceability systems have led to diverse standards. This contribution offers a framework to compare the state of traceability systems in different industries. A comparison of industry characteristics, motivations for traceability system implementation, common data management, and identification systems are offered. Upon that analysis, the potential of cross-industry traceability systems and approaches is identified. This extended usage of traceability systems supports the quality assurance, process management and counterfeit protection and thus expands customer value.

Analisis Sistem Traceability Produk Tuna Ditinjau Dari Aspek Supply chain PT Hatindo Makmur

Indonesian tuna fisheries dominate world tuna production. One of the priority water areas as tuna fishing catchment is the Sendang Biru Aquatic area, because it has Pondokdadap Fish Landing Center and is the center of largest fishing activity in Malang. The international market wants a guarantee of high quality and food safety, this is supported by the implementation of traceability systems. Own traceability is way to guarantee food quality by tracking information about the position of product. The purpose of this study is to describe the supply chain system of PT Hatindo Makmur, describe the readiness to implement traceability, and develop a strategy to support the implementation of traceability. The method used is a survey and questionnaire using descriptive analysis. The results of the analysis show that the Supply chain system is carried out by several parties fishermen, PPI Pondokdapdap, CV Berkah Alam, and PT Hatindo Makmur. The readiness of fishermen in Sendang Biru the implementation of traceability systems is categorized as ready with a percentage of 79%. The strategy that can be implemented is optimize the use of tuna resources, develop a simple traceability system for handling, collaborate with NGOs to socialization and training traceability and application to fishermen, use modern technology in recording and managing permits, Providing incentives to fishermen from companies to follow regulations, monitoring and controlling fishing activities, developing owned facilities to manage ship registration and licensing at ports, increasing socialization of the importance of catch data to the results of the sale.

Performance analysis and traceability system using SCOR method in the orange fruit supply chain of Citrus reticulata Blanco (Case study in Batu City, East Java)

Orange Fruit Batu 55 is a typical plant from the Batu City East Java in addition to apple plants. This orange has the advantage of sweet, fresh and harvest times 3 times a year. The level of competition is quite high in the market, making the Batu 55 tangerine fruit must be able to survive especially in facing the competition with imported products. Increasing the level of dependence and complexity of the current supply chain network makes supply chains as a whole more vulnerable to disruption. This study aims to describe the supply chain using the framework of the Food Supply Chain Network, measure supply chain performance, and identify the implementation of traceability systems of specific strain of Citrus reticulata Blanco namely Keprok Batu 55.

Traceability implementation in food supply chain: A grey-DEMATEL approach

Numerous incidents of food adulteration, fraudulence and foodborne disease outbreaks have shaken the consumer confidence towards the food they consume. These incidents compel the Food Supply Chain (FSC) partners to implement an appropriate traceability system in their respective supply chains to sustain the consumer confidence. The objective of this research is to identify the drivers (major factors) which play a significant role in the successful implementation of the traceability system in FSC and evaluate the causal relationships developing therein. Twelve drivers are identified towards implementation of the traceability system in FSC through literature review and supported with expert’s opinion. The grey-based DEMATEL approach is identified to evaluate these relationships among the drivers according to their net effect. Further, these drivers ranked based on the prominence and effect score. The finding of this research shows that the drivers are clustered into two groups namely: influential (cause) and influenced (effect) group. Four drivers belong to the influential group, and remaining eight are from the influenced group. The most influential driver is the “food safety and quality” which provide a significant effect on the implementation of a traceability system. This research can be a building block to develop a framework to implement the traceability system within FSC and assist the policymakers, and practitioners to identify and evaluate drivers related to the implementation of traceability system in FSC. This paper also provides a useful insight & support to the practitioners and managers in decision making for traceability implementation related issues.

Modeling critical success factors of traceability for food logistics system

Economic growth of a nation depends upon its capability to ensure the security of safe and quality food to its citizens. Despite having the vital role of food security in the growth, emerging economies are facing a number of challenges in their food logistics system. One of the most attention-seeking challenges is the management of security and safety of food commodities in food logistics. The prime concern is to monitor food quality throughout its supply chain and track the physical movement till it reaches end-consumers. This requires implementation of an effective and efficient traceability system. The successful implementation of traceability system requires consideration of multiple stakeholders’ perspectives. On the basis of critical success factor (CSF) theory and multiple stakeholders’ view on ensuring the security of quality food, this study proposes a comprehensive framework for implementation of traceability-based food logistics system. It attempts to identify and classify various CSFs necessary for the implementation of traceability system using a questionnaire-based survey followed by exploratory factor analysis. Further, an analysis of inter-relationships among the statistically significant CSFs is performed using total interpretive structural modeling, which considers multiple stakeholders’ views. The study helps in developing a comprehensive understanding of directional inter-relationships among CSFs and provides significant insights related to ways to improve consumer satisfaction through safe and quality food in food logistics.

Design and Implementation of Traceability System of Agricultural Product Quality and Safety Based on Grid Management

Design and Implementation of Traceability System of Agricultural Product Quality and Safety Based on Grid Management

A framework for the successful implementation of food traceability systems in China

ABSTRACTImplementation of food traceability systems in China faces many challenges due to the scale, diversity, and complexity of China's food supply chains. This study aims to identify critical success factors specific to the implementation of traceability systems in China. Twenty-seven critical success factors were identified in the literature. Interviews with managers at four food enterprises in a prestudy helped identify success criteria and five additional critical success factors. These critical success factors were tested through a survey of managers in 83 food companies. This study identifies six dimensions for critical success factors: laws, regulations, and standards; government support; consumer knowledge and support; effective management and communication; top management, company wide, and vendor support; and information and system quality.

Consumers’ Preferences towards Meat and Meat Products with Traceability Systems in Klang Valley, Malaysia

Nowadays, consumers’ concerns towards food safety have significantly increasing and they tend to generally aware about their health. This concern has become particularly serious because of food scandal and countless cases that happened around the world. These scandals lead to negative effect and perception to consumers, food companies and also both supply and demand chain. There are a lot of strategies by agriculture food industries to increase food safety such as developed and implemented traceability systems among consumers. However, the awareness level towards traceability system among Malaysian consumers was low. The aim of this research is to determine consumers’ preferences towards meat and meat products with traceability systems in Klang Valley, Malaysia. This study was based on a quantitative approach and the primary data were collected using structured questionnaire via face to face interview with 503 respondents. Data collected were analyzed using descriptive analysis and chi square analysis. The results of the study indicated that majority of the consumers prefer to use traceability systems and they think traceability systems are important when buying meat and meat products. In addition, the results of chi-square analysis revealed that socio-demographics profile such as gender, race, marital status, educational level, income and household size has an association with respondent’s preferences towards meat and meat products with traceability systems. Traceability systems have the potential to be implemented if the government, meat producers, marketers, and retailers have a better understanding towards preference of consumers towards meat and meat products with traceability systems .It also allows them to start planning for the implementation of traceability system in near future as a strategy to improve their service which in line with the increasing of food safety awareness among consumers.