IEMS Journal of Management Research

Volume: 11 Issue: 2

  • Open Access
  • Review Article

IMPACT OF BLOCKCHAIN ON THE PERFORMANCE DIMENSIONS OF SUPPLY CHAIN MANAGEMENT

Dr. Manjunath Balehosur1, Roshan Rodrigues2

1 Assistant Professor, IEMS B-School, Hubballi, India

 

2 Global Supply Chain Manager,  GDK (UK), G4 0FD, Glasgow, United Kingdom 

 

Year: 2023, Page: 19-33,

Received: Aug. 2, 2023 Accepted: Sept. 1, 2023 Published: Dec. 1, 2023

Abstract

This paper explores the contribution of blockchain to the performance dimensions of Supply Chain Management (SCM), with a specific focus on addressing traceability issues in the international food supply chain. The paper reviews literature related to blockchain in SCM and its effects on performance dimensions. Technical aspects of blockchain and the desired outcomes of traceability in the food supply chain are discussed. The paper concludes with findings, offering insights into the impact of blockchain on the performance dimensions of Supply Chain Management.

Keywords: Blockchain, Supply Chain Management (SCM), Traceability, Performance Dimensions, International Food Supply Chain.

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BALEHOSUR M., RODRIGUES R. IMPACT OF BLOCKCHAIN ON THE PERFORMANCE DIMENSIONS OF SUPPLY CHAIN MANAGEMENT. IEMSJMR.2023;11(2):19-33

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