Blockchain in supply chain management: a grounded theory-based analysis

• Autor(a) principal: Rodrigues, Eladian Batista [UNESP]
• Data de Publicação: 2021
• Outros Autores: Lourenzani, Wagner Luiz [UNESP], Satolo, Eduardo Guilherme [UNESP], Braga Júnior, Sergio Silva [UNESP], Anholon, Rosley, Rampasso, Izabela Simon
• Tipo de documento: Artigo
• Idioma: eng
• Título da fonte: Repositório Institucional da UNESP
• Texto Completo: http://dx.doi.org/10.1108/K-05-2021-0384; http://hdl.handle.net/11449/233916
• topic: Blockchain; Grounded theory; Industry 4.0; Supply chain management

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.