Using Blockchain and Advanced Analytics for Responsible and Sustainable Sourcing in Agribusiness

Thu, Aug 27, 2020

9:30 PM - 10:30 PM IST - Register Here

COVID-19 has hit South Africa’s food sector hard. Considering the extra-cautious approach, the consumers have taken before buying and consuming any food product, the sector is at an intersection. The players in the agri-business need to restore trust, enhance quality, and regain consumer confidence. The extended lockdown has added multiple layers of complexity thereby nudging players to explore innovative new ways aimed at upping operational efficiencies. Agri-businesses need to raise their bar in terms of quality, packaging, hygiene, and traceability. Overall, it is the Responsible and Sustainable Sourcing which holds the key. Food traceability will also become increasingly important. In this backdrop, Blockchain, Advanced Analytics, IoT, and other technologies present tremendous opportunities for this sector and will give the leverage for producers and suppliers to regain consumer confidence.

Key Takeaways

• Challenges and Learnings for Agribusiness in managing the supply chain in the light of COVID-19

• From Farm to Fork: How Blockchain Can Help Build Trust and Traceability

• Introducing Transparency into the supply chain

• How Blockchain, Advanced Analytics, IoT can help in implementing Responsible and Sustainable sourcing

Presenters:

Yogesh Singh, Global Head - Strategic Alliances, India Sales - Nihilent

Prabith Kalathil, AVP & Regional Head Africa - Nihilent