February 26, 2026 | Agricultural Economics (ZemÄ›dÄ›lská ekonomika) |
This study conducted by Universitas Brawijaya, Indonesia examined the sustainability performance of tropical fruit supply chains in Indonesia. While supply chain sustainability has been widely studied in manufacturing sectors, similar assessments in tropical fruit systems remain limited despite their economic importance and highly perishable nature.
The research evaluated the supply chains of three tropical fruit producer organizations in Banyuwangi Regency, a major fruit production center in Indonesia. Each organization consisted of 70 to 200 farmer members. The study applied the Best–Worst Method (BWM) to prioritize supply chain performance criteria derived from the Supply Chain Operations Reference (SCOR) model. In addition to the traditional SCOR indicators—reliability, responsiveness, agility, cost, and asset management—the framework incorporated environmental (GreenSCOR) and social criteria to assess sustainability more comprehensively.
The results indicated that reliability was the most important criterion for supply chain performance, reflecting the importance of maintaining consistent product quality throughout the distribution process. In contrast, agility received the lowest priority score, suggesting weaknesses in responding to fluctuations in demand, managing safety stock, and adjusting shipping operations. The findings highlight the need to strengthen responsiveness and operational flexibility in tropical fruit supply chains.
Overall, the study demonstrates that integrating BWM with the SCOR framework can provide a structured approach for evaluating sustainable supply chain performance and support decision-making in the tropical fruit sector.
