ORCID
https://orcid.org/0000-0003-2826-6217
Keywords
Supply Chain Security, Food Defense Compliance, Management Systems 4.0, Truck Transportation, Industry 4.0 Technologies, IoT/AI/Blockchain Integration
Abstract
The secure transportation of food via trucks within the supply chain is a pivotal aspect of ensuring food safety and defense, necessitating the seamless integration of advanced security control processes and systems. This study primarily investigates how the integrated use of Industry 4.0 (4IR) technologies, such as AI, IoT, and Blockchain, alongside ISO standards like ISO 28001 and ISO 22000, in trucking management systems for food transport influences the confidence of supply chain professionals in ensuring that food products remain safe and untampered with during truck transportation.
To ensure the robustness of our survey, a two-round Delphi study involving 10 experts in supply chain management was conducted to validate the survey questions concerning truck security in food transportation. Following this validation, the survey was disseminated across several LinkedIn groups focused on food safety, food transportation, and supply chain management. A total of 55 responses were collected and analyzed.
The analysis revealed that seal integrity was considered the most critical aspect of truck security, followed by concerns regarding cabin weight changes and cabin temperature. Conversely, the accuracy of driver records and the number of stops were deemed less significant. These insights facilitated the development of a confidence assessment model, where the confidence rating ��=��(����)+��(������)+��(����)+��(����)+��(������), quantifies the impact of Legacy Controls (LC), Internet of Things (IoT), Artificial Intelligence (AI), Blockchain (BC), and ISO Standards (ISO) in enhancing the security of food transport.
The study's findings provide a foundational framework and a critical tool for supply chain professionals, empowering them to make informed decisions on security measures and compliance strategies, thereby ensuring food safety. It also contributes to advancing management practices, integrating industrial engineering principles with emerging technologies, and deepening our understanding of their practical application in food transportation security.
Completion Date
2024
Semester
Fall
Committee Chair
Rabelo, Luis
Degree
Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.)
College
College of Engineering and Computer Science
Department
Department of Industrial Engineering and Management Systems
Degree Program
Industrial Engineering
Format
Identifier
DP0029014
Language
English
Release Date
12-15-2024
Access Status
Dissertation
Campus Location
Orlando (Main) Campus
STARS Citation
Alvarado, Celso, "Supply Chain Security: Assessing Confidence in Food Defense Compliance as a Function of Management Systems 4.0 Deployment in Truck Transportation" (2024). Graduate Thesis and Dissertation post-2024. 5.
https://stars.library.ucf.edu/etd2024/5
Version Nov 16 of Dissertation Paper
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