Value-Chain Digital Control Model of Capital Investment Optimisation and Quality Assurance in Farm-To-Fork Systems

• Дата: 2026
• Автори: Furman, Irina, Revkova, Anna, Biletska, Nataliia, Svynous, Nadiia
• Формат: Стаття
• Мова: Англійська
• Опубліковано: Dr. Viktor Koval 2026
• Теми: Biogas; Blockchain; Dairy Industry; Investment Management; Supply Chain Management.
• Онлайн доступ: https://ees-journal.com/index.php/journal/article/view/342
• Назва журналу: Economics Ecology Socium

Background. Logistical gaps and territorial deformations of production capacities create unprecedented challenges for the dairy industry. This requires modernising capital investment management by transitioning to strategic investment in intelligent control systems, revising financial mechanisms, and integrating environmental sustainability into the “from farm to fork” concept to ensure enterprise viability. Purpose. The purpose is to substantiate the development of a model for capital investment management by integrating end-to-end digital technologies into the “farm-to-fork” value chain, combining physical asset management (CAPEX) with the implementation of biogas (Bio-CNG) infrastructure. Findings. Analysis of the dynamics of gross milk production and investment activity in Ukraine in 2020–2024 revealed a deep structural transformation of the dairy market, characterised by a transition to intensive business models and the redistribution of production capacities toward the western and central regions. The strategic architecture of investment support enabled the formation of a holistic system of digital control over capital investments, ensuring the transition from spontaneous capacity renewal to strategic management of financial resources and increased enterprise competitiveness in the global dairy market. The use of AI-based predictive maintenance and digital twins optimises CAPEX and reduces OPEX by integrating renewable energy (Bio-CNG) into the logistics chain. The proposed model demonstrates how digital transparency creates premium value for products through eco-labelling and blockchain verification. The implementation of the Value-Chain Digital Control Model ensured a 75% increase in net profit, an increase in return on investment from 20% to 35% (by 15 percentage points), and a 44% reduction in the payback period (from 5 to 2.8 years). Implication. The dairy sector demonstrates adaptive resilience, with a trend toward producing high-value-added products for export. The developed digital architecture “from farm to fork” (Blockchain and Internet of Things) provides end-to-end quality control and protection of intellectual capital. The integration of bio-CNG infrastructure is a critical driver of energy independence and reduced logistics costs. Digital modernisation, combined with social and environmental responsibility, is identified as a priority mechanism for ensuring the competitiveness of Ukrainian dairy enterprises in the EU markets.