Development of a framework for blockchain technology‐based net zero strategies in the agriculture supply chain: A TISM and Grey‐DEMATEL approach

Abstract

The Agriculture Supply Chain (ASC) faced significant pressure to implement Net‐Zero Strategies (NZSs) from consumer organizations, social and environmental campaigners, agro‐based businesses, and legislators. Blockchain Technology (BCT) has been introduced to tackle the current challenges in the ASC, due to its ability to improve food security, lower waste, and reduce carbon dioxide emissions. Therefore, this research is conducted to identify the enablers of BCT implementation for NZSs in the Indian ASC. We use an integrated “TISM‐Grey‐DEMATEL‐Fuzzy MICMAC" approach to stimulate identified enablers. TISM results indicate that Transparency and Traceability are the most important enablers that drive other enablers and are placed at the bottom of the model. Grey‐DEMATEL results indicate that traceability is the most important cause enabler which drives other enablers and is classified into independent enablers based on MICMAC clustering. The interaction between enablers will support the ASC specialist in persuading firms to implement BCT in their supply chains to incorporate NZSs. At the end of this paper, to establish the groundwork for additional research studies, the unique contributions and limitations of this research are highlighted.