The Exploring how Industry 4.0 and AI technologies can be applied in the agricultural food supply chain: a systematic literature review

Abstract

In today’s day and age, it is undoubtedly the case that the process by which food is manufactured, processed, and delivered is due to the transformation of Industry 4.0. The study aims to explore how Industry 4.0 and AI technologies can be integrated into and foster the agricultural food supply chain. For the methodology, a qualitative approach was conducted through a systematic literature review, using reliable scientific databases such as ScienceDirect, Scopus, and ResearchGate. The finding reveals that technologies such as the Internet of Things (IoT), Artificial Intelligence, and Blockchain play a pivotal role in enhancing the agri-food supply chain. Those innovations promote traceability, food safety, and demand forecasting while also maintaining sustainability through waste reduction and resource optimization. However, factors such as high costs, limited digital infrastructure, and skill gaps remain challenges to the adoption of Industry 4.0 technologies in some regions. 

Keywords: Industry 4.0, Artificial Intelligence, Agriculture, Food supply chain, Internet of Things.