Purpose

This study aims to explore the potential of blockchain technology in the field of supply chain management (SCM). The research is motivated by the emerging significance of blockchain as a disruptive technology that can potentially address a range of challenges faced by SCM professionals globally.

Design/methodology/approach

In our approach, this paper utilized a knock-out criteria approach to break down 150 identified challenges in SCM to a more manageable number of 12. The Analytic Hierarchy Process (AHP) was then used to prioritize these challenges in order of their relative importance and suitability for resolution through blockchain.

Findings

The analysis identified key challenges to be addressed by blockchain technology in SCM. Most notably, it highlighted concerns related to price stability and global financial flows, which closely intertwine. Another significant group of issues pertains to tracking, tracing and the demonstration of sustainability, thus suggesting a substantial potential for blockchain application in these areas. The fifth notable challenge revolves around establishing ownership rights over digital assets or software.

Originality/value

This study identified key challenges in SCM with significant potential for blockchain intervention including price stability, global financial flows, tracking, tracing and the establishment of digital asset ownership. Research gaps exist despite notable progress in applications such as inflation control and tracking – especially in areas like ownership rights and e-commerce. The findings indicate that blockchain has the potential to address SCM challenges and that further exploration and implementation are necessary.

中文翻译：

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将供应链管理挑战与区块链应用程序相匹配

 目的

本研究旨在探索区块链技术在供应链管理 （SCM） 领域的潜力。这项研究的动机是区块链作为一种颠覆性技术的新兴重要性，该技术有可能解决全球 SCM 专业人士面临的一系列挑战。

设计/方法/方法

在我们的方法中，本文利用淘汰标准方法将 SCM 中已确定的 150 个挑战分解为更易于管理的 12 个挑战。然后使用分析层次结构流程 （AHP） 根据它们的相对重要性和适合通过区块链解决的顺序确定这些挑战的优先级。

 发现

该分析确定了 SCM 中的区块链技术需要解决的关键挑战。最值得注意的是，它凸显了与价格稳定和全球资金流动相关的担忧，这两者密切相关。另一组重要问题与可持续性的跟踪、追溯和证明有关，因此表明区块链在这些领域的应用具有巨大潜力。第五个值得注意的挑战围绕着建立对数字资产或软件的所有权。

 原创性/价值

本研究确定了 SCM 中具有区块链干预巨大潜力的关键挑战，包括价格稳定、全球资金流动、跟踪、追溯和建立数字资产所有权。尽管在通货膨胀控制和跟踪等应用方面取得了显著进展，但仍然存在研究差距，尤其是在所有权和电子商务等领域。研究结果表明，区块链有可能解决 SCM 挑战，并且需要进一步探索和实施。