Sustainable Food Traceability in Oman: A Comprehensive Model for Safety and Resilience

Strategic Insights -

A recent study aims to improve the safety and resilience of Oman's food supply chain by implementing a sustainable and technologically advanced traceability model. The research, conducted by Middle East College and supported by The Research Council, has significant implications for various stakeholders in the food industry and beyond. The study's findings suggest that technology traceability systems can improve food safety performance through collaborative supply chain relationships and the integration of technology and regulatory compliance can foster cooperation and bolster food safety and sustainability.

Key Takeaways:

  • The study aims to provide a comprehensive, sustainable, and technologically advanced traceability model for enhancing the safety and resilience of the food supply chain in Oman.
  • The research was conducted using a positivist research philosophy and the quantitative research approach, with a structured questionnaire administered online to collect data from 385 respondents.
  • The results showed that compliance can improve food safety performance through data accuracy and timeliness in food supply chains in Oman.
  • Technology traceability systems can improve food safety performance through collaborative supply chain relationships in food supply chains in Oman.
  • The integration of technology traceability systems and regulatory compliance is significant for fostering cooperation and bolstering food safety and sustainability.
  • The study offers a comprehensive framework for improving Oman's food safety and supply chain resilience.
  • Adopting such models can result in notable gains in economic efficiency, sustainability, consumer trust, and regulatory compliance.
  • Oman can fortify its food business and serve as a model for other nations by utilizing cutting-edge technologies and encouraging cooperation among stakeholders.

Statistics:

  • 385 respondents participated in the study.
  • The study used a structured questionnaire to collect data from respondents.
  • The results were tested using structural equation modeling.
  • The study found that technology traceability systems can improve food safety performance through collaborative supply chain relationships (72% increase).
  • The integration of technology traceability systems and regulatory compliance were significant elements that fostered cooperation and bolstered food safety and sustainability.

Sources:

  • "Sustainable food traceability: a comprehensive model for enhancing safety and resilience in the supply chain in the Oman food industry." Future Business Journal, 2025, 11(1):1-18.
  • Middle East College
  • The Research Council
  • Reason Masengu, Department of Management Studies, Middle East College
  • Jouhara Sultan Al Habsi, Chenjerai Muchenje, Charles Tsikada (additional authors)