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dc.contributor.author Madumalka, HWK
dc.contributor.author Sandamith, WM
dc.contributor.author De Silva, DAM
dc.contributor.editor Gunaruwan, TL
dc.date.accessioned 2023-10-20T09:04:31Z
dc.date.available 2023-10-20T09:04:31Z
dc.date.issued 2023-08-26
dc.identifier.citation ** en_US
dc.identifier.uri http://dl.lib.uom.lk/handle/123/21649
dc.description.abstract The mango industry faces challenges due to the perishability of fruits, seasonality, and high demand in processing and fresh fruit markets. To ensure product authenticity, tracing methods are crucial. This study examines the existing traceability system and authenticity while identifying logistics gaps in the mango supply chain. Research focused to develop a block chain-based method to enhance quality, safety authenticity and returns of mango value chain. Primary data collection comprised of environmental scanning, institutional analysis, and participatory approaches. 74 respondents mango value chain included into the sample. Qualitative tools and descriptive statistics were utilized to assess traceability. Results showed that export-oriented mango value chains, especially TJC mangoes, maintained safety, quality standards, and traceability. However, fresh mangoes for local markets and processing lacked similar measures. Poor postharvest management and contamination issues, notably with ripening agents, significantly impacted the safety and quality of the fruits. Exporters demonstrated tracing capabilities up to the collection agency level using stickers with quality information. Common logistics issues included limited awareness among value chain actors, poor communication between nodes, and information asymmetry were key barriers. This study underscores the need to improve traceability, safety, and quality standards in the mango supply chain. Implementing block chain technology could address these challenges and enhance efficiency, transparency, and trust throughout the industry, benefiting all stakeholders. en_US
dc.language.iso en en_US
dc.publisher Sri Lanka Society of Transport and Logistics en_US
dc.relation.uri https://slstl.lk/r4tli-2023/ en_US
dc.subject Mango supply chain en_US
dc.subject Block chain en_US
dc.subject Logistics issues en_US
dc.subject Traceability en_US
dc.title Transparency and authenticity of mango supply chain en_US
dc.type Conference-Full-text en_US
dc.identifier.faculty Engineering en_US
dc.identifier.department Department of Transport and Logistics Management en_US
dc.identifier.year 2023 en_US
dc.identifier.conference Research for Transport and Logistics Industry Proceedings of the 8th International Conference en_US
dc.identifier.place Moratuwa, Sri Lanka en_US
dc.identifier.pgnos pp. 2-4 en_US
dc.identifier.proceeding Proceedings of the International Conference on Research for Transport and Logistics Industry en_US
dc.identifier.email kushanmadumalka1234@gmail.com en_US


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