Agriculture supply chains encompass the entirety of processes, systems, and activities engaged in the production, distribution, and sale of agricultural commodities, spanning from the initial farm stage to the ultimate consumer.
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Monitoring Environmental Performance of Agricultural Supply Chains Using Internet of Things
Hiba Ben Aribi (National Institute of Applied Sciences and Technology, University of Carthage, Tunis, Tunisia),
Mohamed Hedi Ghidaoui (National Institute of Applied Sciences and Technology, University of Carthage, Tunis, Tunisia), and
Sami Fattouch (National Institute of Applied Sciences and Technology, University of Carthage, Tunis, Tunisia)
Copyright: © 2023
|Pages: 20
DOI: 10.4018/979-8-3693-0225-5.ch014
Abstract
The agriculture industry is facing mounting enforcement to produce more food to nourish a growing population while simultaneously mitigating its environmental footprint. In response, the use of internet of things (IoT) technologies in agriculture has emerged as a promising approach to monitoring and improving the supply chain's environmental performance. This chapter provides a comprehensive overview of the use of IoT technologies in the context of environmental monitoring in agricultural supply chains. It begins by introducing the concept of environmental performance in agriculture, its importance, and its challenges. The chapter then explains the basics of IoT technology and how it can be used to monitor and track the environmental performance in agricultural supply chains. The chapter also discusses the benefits and challenges of IoT technologies implementation. Overall, by leveraging the power of IoT, it is possible to enhance sustainability and efficiency in food production, while also reducing environmental impact.