Food safety 4.0 platform and sustainable performance: A moderated multilevel approach
研究调查了食品安全4.0平台对全球食品供应链可持续绩效的调节作用，基于中国和越南240名高管的调查数据，发现领导层承诺、技术基础设施等能显著提升可持续绩效，而平台稳健性可缓解治理不善的负面影响。
This study investigates the moderating effects of the Food Safety 4.0 Platform (FS4.0P) on the sustainable performance of global food supply chains, with a focus on carbon neutrality and economic performance in two emerging countries, i.e., China and Vietnam. A survey of 1000 top-level managers in the food industry in these countries, conducted both online and in person, provided the data for this research. Confirmatory Factor Analysis (CFA) validated the hypotheses and variable loadings, and IBM SPSS 25 and AMOS were used for SEM route analysis and bootstrapping. Analysis of 240 responses revealed that the model accounts for 59.8% of the variation in sustainable performance. Hypothesis testing indicated that commitment and involvement of executive leadership, technological and physical infrastructure, systems and process integration significantly enhance sustainable performance, while declining governance and oversight of food safety activities can impede it. However, FS4.0P's robustness can mitigate these negative effects. Integrating stakeholder and institutional theories, the study examines the influence of external FS4.0P activities, such as stakeholder involvement and external support, on system success. Despite the limited impact of internal food safety procedures and support from external partners and stakeholders on sustainable performance, the findings suggest enhancements in competitiveness, quality, safety, and sustainability, though further systems and process integration for carbon reduction and economic performance is necessary. This study offers significant implications for decision-makers, scholars, and professionals in recognising critical success factors for the successful execution of FS4.0P to attain sustainability objectives.