IoT Integration in Sustainable Agricultural Supply Chains: Identifying Critical Success Factors for End-To-End Value Creation

Abstract

The integration of Internet of Things (IoT) technology has emerged as a transformative approach to enhancing sustainability, efficiency, and value creation across agricultural supply chains. Growing global food demand, increasing environmental concerns, climate variability, and resource constraints have intensified the need for innovative technologies that can support sustainable agricultural practices from production to distribution. IoT technologies, including sensors, RFID systems, wireless communication networks, and real-time monitoring platforms, enable seamless data collection, analysis, and information sharing throughout the agricultural supply chain. These capabilities contribute to improved traceability, operational efficiency, resource optimization, and decision-making, ultimately creating value from seed to shelf. This study investigates the critical success factors influencing IoT integration in sustainable agricultural supply chains and examines their contribution to end-to-end value creation. Specifically, the research aims to identify the key factors that facilitate successful IoT implementation and evaluate the relationships between these factors and IoT integration outcomes. A quantitative research approach was adopted using a structured questionnaire distributed to stakeholders involved in agricultural supply chain activities. Data were collected from 196 randomly selected respondents and analyzed using Statistical Package for the Social Sciences (SPSS) software. Descriptive analysis, Pearson’s correlation analysis, and multiple regression analysis were employed to assess the significance and impact of the identified success factors. The findings reveal that operational efficiency is the most influential factor supporting successful IoT integration within sustainable agricultural supply chains. Furthermore, product maximization and accurate data analytics demonstrate significant positive relationships with IoT integration and end-to-end value creation. In contrast, cost reduction and waste minimization were found to have limited direct influence on IoT integration outcomes. The study highlights the importance of data-driven decision-making, supply chain visibility, and operational effectiveness in maximizing the benefits of IoT technologies across agricultural supply networks. In conclusion, IoT integration plays a pivotal role in fostering sustainable agricultural supply chains by enhancing productivity, traceability, and value creation throughout the entire supply chain. The findings provide valuable insights for policymakers, agricultural practitioners, supply chain managers, and researchers seeking to leverage IoT technologies to achieve sustainable agricultural development and improve food security in an increasingly complex global environment.