The impact of RFID, IIoT, and Blockchain technologies on supply chain transparency. Issue 3 (2nd October 2019)

• Record Type: Journal Article
• Authors: Zelbst, Pamela J.; Green, Kenneth W.; Sower, Victor E.; Bond, Philip L.
• Is Part Of: Journal of manufacturing technology management. Volume 31:Issue 3(2020)
• Page Start: 441
• Page End: 457
• Publication Date: 2019-10-02
• Subjects: Internet -- Technology; Computer integrated manufacturing systems -- Periodicals; Manufacturing processes -- Automation -- Periodicals; Industrial engineering -- Periodicals; Manufacturing industries -- Management -- Periodicals; 670.5
• DOI: 10.1108/JMTM-03-2019-0118
• Languages: English
• ISSNs: 1741-038X

Abstract

Abstract : Purpose: The purpose of this paper is to assess the combined impact of radio frequency identification (RFID), Industrial Internet of Things (IIoT) and Blockchain technologies on supply chain transparency (SCT). Design/methodology/approach: Data from 211 US manufacturing managers is analyzed using a covariance-based structural equation modeling methodology. Findings: The structural model fits the data relatively well. RFID technology directly and positively impact both IIoT and Blockchain technologies which, in turn, directly and positively impact SCT. RFID technology indirectly affects SCT through both IIoT technology and Blockchain technology. Research limitations/implications: This study is the first to empirically assess the impact of RFID, IIoT and Blockchain technologies on SCT. First-wave empirical studies must be replicated to support generalization of the findings. Practical implications: This study provides empirical evidence to support the implementation of a combination of RFID, IIoT and Blockchain technologies as infrastructure necessary to achieve end-to-end SCT. Originality/value: New measurement scales for IIoT technology utilization and Blockchain technology utilization are developed and assessed for validity and reliability. This is the first study to assess the combined impact of RFID, IIoT and Blockchain technologies on SCT.