Zahra Mohemmi
Flinders University, College of Business Government and Law, Adelaide, Australia.

Amirhossein Mostofi
Department of Management, Technology and Organization, Auckland University of Technology, New Zealand.

Vipul Jain
Department of Supply Chain and Logistics Management, School of Accounting Information and Supply Chain, RMIT University, Melbourne, Australia.

Hamed Samarghandi
Edwards School of Business, University of Saskatchewan, Saskatoon, SK, Canada.

Fatemeh Dadmand
Department of Management, Payame Noor University (PNU), Tehran, Iran.

Maryam Mehrparvar
Mathematical Department, Bozorgmehr University of Qaenat, Iran.

DOI https://doi.org/10.33889/IJMEMS.2026.11.3.048

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Abstract

It is worth mentioning that Blockchain Technology can enhance transparency, trust, and efficiency in a supply chain in general and in food supply chains in particular. Nonetheless, its application in Iran’s food industry is still limited due to technological, organizational, strategic and operational challenges. Unlike previous studies, this paper identifies and structures the key factors influencing blockchain implementation in the food sector supply chain through expert confirmation and Interpretive Structural Modeling (ISM). Twenty-six critical drivers were analyzed to reveal their interdependencies and hierarchical significance. The results of this work highlight that developing efficient and effective food supply chain strategies is the most critical factor for successful blockchain adoption, supported by components such as technological readiness, management commitment, transparency, trust, and system quality. The findings also provided a strategic roadmap, which emphasizes aligning technology adoption with organizational preparedness and policy support. This research contributes to the understanding of blockchain diffusion in emerging economies and offers practical and actionable insights for decision-makers seeking to enhance traceability, efficiency, and stakeholder trust in the complex operations of the food supply chain.

Keywords- Food supply chain, Blockchain technology, Interpretive-structural modeling, MICMAC.

Citation

Mohemmi, Z., Mostofi, A., Jain, V., Samarghandi, H., Dadmand, F., & Mehrparvar, M. (2026). Cognitive Mapping of the Key Factors Influencing Blockchain Adoption in Iran's Food Supply Chains. International Journal of Mathematical, Engineering and Management Sciences, 11(3), 1158-1177. https://doi.org/10.33889/IJMEMS.2026.11.3.048.