Blockchain in supply chain management: a grounded theory-based analysis
ISSN: 0368-492X
Article publication date: 20 December 2021
Issue publication date: 24 March 2023
Abstract
Purpose
This study aims to present consolidated information on blockchain, which seeks to better clarify the concept of blockchain and the associated implications and characteristics.
Design/methodology/approach
The methodological procedure used was Grounded Theory, based on a Systematic Bibliographic Review on the adoption of blockchain in supply chain management. To add experts' opinion on the subject to the analyzed panorama, data from a survey were also considered in the analysis.
Findings
The Grounded Theory enabled the development of consolidated information on blockchain related knowledge, identifying benefits, fragilities and contributions of the concept for supply chain management.
Originality/value
An epistemological gap has been identified between the use of blockchain in supply chain management and a theoretical basis to support the application. The originality of this study lies in providing a proposition of this theoretical basis.
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Acknowledgements
This work was supported by the Coordenação de Aperfeiçoamento de Pessoal de Nível Superior - Brasil (CAPES) - Finance Code 001; CAPES process 88887.464433/2019-00; and by Conselho Nacional de Desenvolvimento Científico e Tecnológico (CNPq), grant 307536/2018-1.
Citation
Rodrigues, E.B., Lourenzani, W.L., Satolo, E.G., Braga Júnior, S.S., Anholon, R. and Rampasso, I.S. (2023), "Blockchain in supply chain management: a grounded theory-based analysis", Kybernetes, Vol. 52 No. 4, pp. 1425-1444. https://doi.org/10.1108/K-05-2021-0384
Publisher
:Emerald Publishing Limited
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