Abstract

Nowadays, technological innovations and developments in the Internet of Things, cloud computing and other related technologies have facilitated better management throughout perishable food transportation, which contributes to reduction of food spoilage and prevention of food poisoning. Due to these technological advancements, the business model for perishable food transportation has been evolving to reap more economic and societal benefits. In this study, we present an IT-enabled business model by specifying value architecture, value network, value proposition and value finance respectively. Through this business model, how value is created and appropriated to various stakeholders can be indicated for future research.

Keywords:

Business model, cloud computing, food transportation, internet of things, perishable food,

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