A new version of this entry is available:
Loading...
Article
2025
Digital maturity of administration entities in a state-led food certification system using the example of Baden-Württemberg
Digital maturity of administration entities in a state-led food certification system using the example of Baden-Württemberg
Abstract
Digital transformation is increasingly relevant in food certification systems, improving processes, coordination, and data accessibility. In state-led certification systems, public entities hold a political mandate to promote digital transformation, yet little is known about digital maturity in these systems or how to assess it. This study assesses the digital maturity of a state-led food certification system in Baden-Württemberg, Germany, focusing on private sector stakeholders involved in its administration. Additionally, it examines potential measures that the governing public entity can take and evaluates the suitability of the methods used. A total of 25 out of 43 organisations were surveyed using the Digital Maturity Assessment (DMA) framework validated for the European Union (EU). Six dimensions were analysed: Digital Business Strategy, Digital Readiness, Human-Centric Digitalisation, Data Management, Automation and Artificial Intelligence, and Green Digitalisation. Data Management and Human-Centric Digitalisation were the most developed, highlighting strong data governance and workforce engagement. Automation and Artificial Intelligence were ranked lowest, reflecting minimal adoption but also indicating that not all dimensions might be of the same relevance for the variety of organisations. The variability in scores and organisation-specific relevance underscores the European DMA framework’s value, particularly due to its subsequent tailored consultation process and its integration into EU policy.
File is subject to an embargo until
This is a correction to:
A correction to this entry is available:
This is a new version of:
Notes
Publication license
Publication series
Published in
Foods, 14 (2025), 11, 1870.
https://doi.org/10.3390/foods14111870.
ISSN: 2304-8158
Other version
Faculty
Institute
Examination date
Supervisor
Edition / version
Citation
DOI
ISSN
ISBN
Language
English
Publisher
Publisher place
Classification (DDC)
650 Management and public relations
Original object
Standardized keywords (GND)
Sustainable Development Goals
BibTeX
@article{Francksen2025,
doi = {10.3390/foods14111870},
author = {Francksen, Sabrina and Ghaziani, Shahin and Bahrs, Enno et al.},
title = {Digital Maturity of Administration Entities in a State-Led Food Certification System Using the Example of Baden-Württemberg},
journal = {Foods},
year = {2025},
volume = {14},
number = {11},
}