Abstract
The convergence of digitalisation and sustainability offers transformative potential for Africa's agri-food value chains. By employing structural equation modelling, this paper investigates the convergence of digitalisation and sustainability in Africa's agri-food value chains, including the mediating role of agri-food supply chain resilience. The critical role that Artificial Intelligence plays in enhancing food supply chain resilience in Africa is at the core of this study. This study employs a deductive research approach to achieve the research objective, drawing on established theories to guide the development of the conceptual model and hypotheses. The results underline the importance of AI-driven initiatives such as Farmers’ Yield Optimization, Food Retail Demand Prediction, Real-time Data Analysis, and Enhanced Supply Chain Administration in strengthening the resilience of agri-food supply chains. These findingssuggest that investing in resilience-building measures can generate long-term benefits for the stability and sustainability of agri-food systems.
The convergence of digitalisation and sustainability offers transformative potential for Africa's agri-food value chains. By employing structural equation modelling, this paper investigates the convergence of digitalisation and sustainability in Africa's agri-food value chains, including the mediating role of agri-food supply chain resilience. The critical role that Artificial Intelligence plays in enhancing food supply chain resilience in Africa is at the core of this study. This study employs a deductive research approach to achieve the research objective, drawing on established theories to guide the development of the conceptual model and hypotheses. The results underline the importance of AI-driven initiatives such as Farmers’ Yield Optimization, Food Retail Demand Prediction, Real-time Data Analysis, and Enhanced Supply Chain Administration in strengthening the resilience of agri-food supply chains. These findings
The convergence of digitalisation and sustainability offers transformative potential for Africa's agri-food value chains. By employing structural equation modelling, this paper investigates the convergence of digitalisation and sustainability in Africa's agri-food value chains, including the mediating role of agri-food supply chain resilience. The critical role that Artificial Intelligence plays in enhancing food supply chain resilience in Africa is at the core of this study. This study employs a deductive research approach to achieve the research objective, drawing on established theories to guide the development of the conceptual model and hypotheses. The results underline the importance of AI-driven initiatives such as Farmers’ Yield Optimization, Food Retail Demand Prediction, Real-time Data Analysis, and Enhanced Supply Chain Administration in strengthening the resilience of agri-food supply chains. These findings
A convergência entre digitalização e sustentabilidade oferece um potencial transformador para as cadeias de valor agroalimentares na África. Aplicando modelagem de equações estruturais, este artigo analisa a convergência entre digitalização e sustentabilidade nas cadeias de valor agroalimentares da África, incluindo o papel mediador da resiliência da cadeia de suprimentos agroalimentar. O papel crítico que a Inteligência Artificial desempenha no fortalecimento da resiliência da cadeia de suprimentosde alimentos na África está no centro deste estudo. Esta pesquisa segue uma abordagem dedutiva para alcançar seu objetivo, apoiando-se em teorias consolidadas para orientar o desenvolvimento do modelo conceitual e das hipóteses. Os resultados destacam a importância de iniciativas impulsionadas por IA, tais como Farmers' Yield Optimization (Otimização do Rendimento Agrícola), Food Retail Demand Prediction (Previsão de Demanda no Varejo de Alimentos), Real-time Data Analysis (Análise de Dados em Tempo Real) e Enhanced Supply Chain Administration (Gestão Aprimorada da Cadeia de Suprimentos) na consolidação da resiliência das cadeias de suprimentos agroalimentares. Essas descobertas sugerem que investir em medidas de construção de resiliência pode gerar benefícios de longo prazo para a estabilidade e sustentabilidade dos sistemas agroalimentares.