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Big-Data Analytics Framework For Incorporating Smallholders In Sustainable Palm Oil Production

Shukla, M.; Tiwari, M.K.

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M.K. Tiwari



Abstract

This paper aims to address the constraints faced in incorporating smallholders in sustainable palm oil production. There exists literature that acknowledges the need for incorporating smallholders in the production of sustainable palm oil but none has proposed a solution beyond ‘Roundtable on Sustainable Palm Oil’ (RSPO) certification. In the current business scenario, several organizations are struggling to procure RSPO certified palm oil even after committing huge resources. RSPO, though a good first step, has a major process and capacity constraints resulting in long processing times, delays, and lack of traceability for the customers. This paper proposes a Big Data Analytics framework enabled by cutting-edge technologies to incorporate smallholders in the RSPO certification process. The data used was collected through farm visits, stakeholder meetings, key stakeholder interviews, and, secondary sources. The proposed framework not only addresses the limitation of the current certification process but also converts it from being punitive to preventive. The outcomes of this research will be extremely useful for all the stakeholders in the palm oil supply chain.

Citation

Shukla, M., & Tiwari, M. (2017). Big-Data Analytics Framework For Incorporating Smallholders In Sustainable Palm Oil Production. Production Planning and Control, 28(16), 1365-1377. https://doi.org/10.1080/09537287.2017.1375145

Journal Article Type Article
Acceptance Date May 11, 2017
Online Publication Date Oct 10, 2017
Publication Date Oct 10, 2017
Deposit Date Jul 25, 2017
Publicly Available Date Mar 29, 2024
Journal Production Planning and Control
Print ISSN 0953-7287
Electronic ISSN 1366-5871
Publisher Taylor and Francis Group
Peer Reviewed Peer Reviewed
Volume 28
Issue 16
Pages 1365-1377
DOI https://doi.org/10.1080/09537287.2017.1375145
Public URL https://durham-repository.worktribe.com/output/1372976

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