Blockchain applications in supply chains, transport and logistics: a systematic review of the literature. Issue 7 (2nd April 2020)

• Record Type: Journal Article
• Authors: Pournader, Mehrdokht; Shi, Yangyan; Seuring, Stefan; Koh, S.C. Lenny
• Is Part Of: International journal of production research. Volume 58:Issue 7(2020)
• Page Start: 2063
• Page End: 2081
• Publication Date: 2020-04-02
• Subjects: blockchain -- supply chain -- logistics -- transport -- systematic review; Factory management -- Periodicals; 658.57
• DOI: 10.1080/00207543.2019.1650976
• Languages: English
• ISSNs: 0020-7543

Abstract

Abstract : This paper presents current academic and industrial frontiers on blockchain application in supply chain, logistics and transport management. We conduct a systematic review of the literature and find four main clusters in the co-citation analysis, namely Technology, Trust, Trade, and Traceability/Transparency. For each cluster, and based on the pool of articles included in it, we apply an inductive method of reasoning and discuss the emerging themes and applications of blockchains for supply chains, logistics and transport. We conclude by discussing the main themes for future research on blockchain technology and its application in industry and services.