| Title | Mobile applications to reduce food waste in supply chains: a systematic literature review |
|---|---|
| ID_Doc | 24922 |
| Authors | Hong, JQ; Jaegler, A; Gergaud, O |
| Title | Mobile applications to reduce food waste in supply chains: a systematic literature review |
| Year | 2024 |
| Published | British Food Journal, 126, 2 |
| Abstract | Purpose - With the launch of mobile applications to reduce food waste, this study reviews scholarly articles to answer the questions: (1) What research topics are extensively discussed in relation to food waste mobile applications (FWMA)? (2) How do these applications impact food waste and food poverty? (3) At which stage of the supply chain are digital applications employed? Design/methodology/approach - This paper conducts a systematic literature review of scholarly articles on the topic of mobile applications and food waste to answer three research questions. Findings - The article provides a definition of mobile applications to reduce food waste. Most published studies on mobile applications are from developed countries. Over half of the applications address procurement and consumption along the supply chain. The applications are categorized by food saving method and used in studies on innovation management, platform relations and performance, the supply chain activities impacted and platform acceptance. Research limitations/implications - The articles and applications analyzed suggest more quantitative studies. A wider range of cases in diverse cultural settings is needed, as well as analyses of the factors influencing the development, performance and market acceptance of platforms. Originality/value - This study is the first study to systematically review the relevant scholarly contributions related to mobile applications, an innovative practice that helps reduce food waste. It allows making an initial progress report on the research carried out. |
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