Present and future perspectives of blockchain in supply chain management: a review of reviews and research agenda
F. J. S. M. Cavalcante, A. M. T. Thomé, R. G. G. Caiado
Abstract
This paper performs a meta-review—a 'review of reviews'—to synthesize the state of blockchain research in supply chain management (SCM). By examining a vast corpus of existing secondary literature, the authors identify the primary research trajectories and highlight overlooked areas, such as the social impact of supply chain digitalization. The research agenda proposed suggests a shift toward multi-disciplinary studies that incorporate behavioral science, environmental economics, and advanced cryptography. The paper maps the evolution of blockchain SCM research from its initial hype-driven phase to a more mature, critical era. Its primary contribution is the development of a comprehensive research roadmap, which identifies technical, social, and managerial themes that require further empirical exploration. The work is particularly valuable for researchers seeking to identify gaps in the current academic landscape.
Key Findings
- 1Research in blockchain SCM is transitioning toward maturity and empirical rigor.
- 2Social and human-centric aspects of blockchain adoption remain under-researched.
- 3Interdisciplinary approaches are necessary to address the complexity of supply chain digital transformation.
- 4The field requires more longitudinal studies on the actual impact of blockchain on SCM performance.
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@misc{presentand2023,
title = {Present and future perspectives of blockchain in supply chain management: a review of reviews and research agenda},
author = {F. J. S. M. Cavalcante and A. M. T. Thomé and R. G. G. Caiado},
year = {2023},
howpublished = {\url{https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/abs/pii/S036083522300219X}},
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