Implementation of blockchain – IoT-based integrated architecture in green supply chain

S. Thakker, Santosh B. Rane, Vaibhav S. Narwane
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PurposeDigital supply chains require nascent technologies like blockchain and Internet of Things (IoT). There is a need to develop a roadmap for the implementation of these technologies, as they require a huge amount of resources and infrastructure. The purpose of this paper is to analyze the challenges of implementing blockchain-IoT integrated architecture in the green supply chain and develop strategies for the same.Design/methodology/approachAfter a thorough literature survey of Scopus-indexed journals and books, 37 barriers were identified, which were then brought down to 15 barriers after confirming with industry and academic experts using the Delphi method. Using the total interpretive structural modeling (TISM) method and cross-impact matrix multiplication applied to classification (MICMAC) analysis, the barriers were modeled, and finally, strategies were formulated using a concept map to handle the barriers in the blockchain-IoT integrated architecture for a green supply chain.FindingsThis paper presents the research on barriers that can be considered for incorporating blockchain and IoT in the green supply chain. It was found from the TISM model that environmental concerns are Level-1 barriers and need to be addressed by developing appropriate technology and allocating funds for the same. An integrated ecosystem with blockchain and IoT is developed.Research limitations/implicationsThe focus of this study was on the challenges of blockchain and IoT; hence, it is required to extend the research and find challenges for different industries and also analyze the criteria using other multi-criteria decision-making (MCDM) methods. Further research is required for the integration of blockchain-IoT with supply chain functions.Practical implicationsThe transformation of a traditional supply chain into a green supply chain is possible with the integration of technologies. This research work and the strategies developed are useful to managers and practitioners working on technology implementation. Planning resources and addressing key barriers is possible with the concept maps and architecture developed.Social implicationsGreen supply chain management (SCM) is gaining importance in industry as well as the academic sector due to government Policies and norms worldwide for reducing emissions and encouraging environment-friendly production systems. Incorporating blockchain and IoT in a green supply chain will further digitize and increase transparency in supply chains.Originality/valueWe have done a categorization of all barriers based on the expert survey by academicians and industry experts from industries in India. The concept map helps in identifying possible solutions for the challenges and initiatives to be taken for the smooth integration of technologies in the green supply chain.
在绿色供应链中实施基于区块链-物联网的集成架构
目的数字供应链需要区块链和物联网(IoT)等新兴技术。由于这些技术需要大量资源和基础设施,因此有必要为这些技术的实施制定路线图。本文旨在分析在绿色供应链中实施区块链-物联网集成架构所面临的挑战,并为此制定策略。设计/方法/途径在对 Scopus 索引的期刊和书籍进行全面文献调查后,确定了 37 个障碍,然后在使用德尔菲法与行业和学术专家确认后,将障碍减少到 15 个。利用总体解释性结构建模(TISM)方法和交叉影响矩阵乘法应用于分类(MICMAC)分析,对这些障碍进行建模,最后利用概念图制定策略,以应对绿色供应链中区块链-物联网集成架构的障碍。研究结果本文介绍了将区块链和物联网纳入绿色供应链时可考虑的障碍研究。通过 TISM 模型发现,环境问题是一级障碍,需要通过开发适当的技术和分配资金来解决。本研究的重点是区块链和物联网面临的挑战;因此,需要扩大研究范围,寻找不同行业面临的挑战,并使用其他多标准决策(MCDM)方法分析标准。需要进一步研究如何将区块链-物联网与供应链功能相结合。这项研究工作和制定的战略对从事技术实施工作的管理人员和从业人员很有帮助。社会影响绿色供应链管理(SCM)在工业界和学术界的重要性与日俱增,原因在于政府在全球范围内制定了减少排放和鼓励环保生产系统的政策和规范。将区块链和物联网纳入绿色供应链将进一步实现数字化并提高供应链的透明度。原创性/价值我们根据来自印度各行业的院士和行业专家的专家调查,对所有障碍进行了分类。概念图有助于确定应对挑战的可能解决方案,以及在绿色供应链中顺利整合技术所应采取的措施。
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