Blockchain connectivity inhibitors: weaknesses affecting supply chain interaction and resilience
Benchmarking: An International Journal
ISSN: 1463-5771
Article publication date: 7 April 2021
Issue publication date: 5 November 2021
Abstract
Purpose
The paper aims to further understanding of connectivity from the perspective of blockchain technology (BT) in the supply chain (SC). It presents the weaknesses (inhibitors) of connectivity during technology implementation, focusing on supply chain interaction and resilience.
Design/methodology/approach
Restricting the focus to digital connectivity, interaction and supply chain resilience, this paper uses a systematic literature review (SLR) to examine how the literature has addressed, related or flagged connectivity weaknesses affecting supply chain interaction and resilience.
Findings
This study highlights the influence of connectivity for blockchain-technology projects. Technical and organisational influencers that affect the adoption of technology in the SC are presented. These influencers support the factors proposed in this study regarding the weaknesses that negatively affect the interaction between the agents involved and the SC's resilience. The research suggests that the weaknesses are related to technical needs and the relationships between companies arising from functionalities.
Research limitations/implications
This paper is restricted to a review of the theory and the researched material. Although the author was careful to choose the best search terms related to the research objective, some potentially relevant articles may have been excluded.
Practical implications
The study summarises research on blockchain connectivity influencers in the SC, helping managers to anticipate and mitigate some of doubts and concerns in projects of this nature.
Originality/value
This is one of the first articles in the area of operations and SCs that addresses the topic of connectivity, focusing on its restrictive factors (connectivity inhibitors), in the context of blockchain implementation in the SC.
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Acknowledgements
Funding: This study was funded by Conselho Nacional de Desenvolvimento Científico e Tecnológico ‐ CNPq, Brazil (n. 420464/2018-2).
Citation
Vivaldini, M. and de Sousa, P.R. (2021), "Blockchain connectivity inhibitors: weaknesses affecting supply chain interaction and resilience", Benchmarking: An International Journal, Vol. 28 No. 10, pp. 3102-3136. https://doi.org/10.1108/BIJ-10-2020-0510
Publisher
:Emerald Publishing Limited
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