In recent years, the concept of digital transformation has emerged as an area where businesses have been working intensively. Digital transformation refers to the holistic transformation of businesses in human and business processes and technology elements in order to provide more effective and efficient services. Therefore, blockchain, which is called a disruptive technology, has great importance in ensuring the digital transformation of businesses. In this study, some determinations have been made about the adoption of blockchain technology and situation analysis while performing digital transformation in businesses. In this context, semi-structured interviews were held with experts in the blockchain field.
Günümüzde modern lojistik ve tedarik zinciri yapısı giderek daha global ve karmaşık bir hale gelmektedir.Dünyanın herhangi bir yerinde meydana gelen bir olay yine dünyanın herhangi bir yerindeki üretimi ya da bir hizmetin son tüketiciye ulaştırılmasını etkileyebilmektedir. Dolayısıyla ürün ya da hizmet tedarikinde lojistik faaliyetlere ait bir bileşenin veya hizmetin kesintiye uğraması ya da beklenildiği gibi yapılmaması tedarik zinciri boyunca işletmeye hem finansal hem de güven açısından ciddi zararlar verebilir. Söz konusu yaşanan bu zorluklara çözüm sunması açısından lojistik sektörüne kapsamlı hizmet sunan Üçüncü Parti Lojistik (3PL) hizmet sağlayıcı işletmeler son derece önemli bir yere sahiptir. Bu kapsamda yıkıcı bir teknoloji olarak adlandırılan blokzinciri teknolojisin 3PL işletmelerin faaliyetlerini yerine getirirken karşılaştıkları zorlukların çözümünde ve müşteri gereksinimlerinin yerine getirilmesi konusunda kullanılmasına dair uygulama önerisi yapılmıştır. 3PL işletmelerle yapılan yarı yapılandırılmış görüşmelerin ardından müşteri gereksinimlerinin önem seviyelerinin belirlenmesinde çok kriterli karar verme tekniği olan Analitik Hiyerarşi Süreci (AHP) uygulanmıştır. Son olarak müşteri gereksinimlerinin blokzinciri teknolojisinin fonksiyonellik açısından hangi teknik özelliklerle karşılanabileceğine dair yol haritası ve öneriler belirlenmiştir.
The aim of this study is to measure financial performance of the logistics companies in the Fortune 500 list. Companies' financials are used to enlighten the logistics sector and supply chain operations by revealing the developments between 2015 and 2019.Design/Methodology/Approach -The performance of the companies is evaluated by utilizing multi-criteria decision-making techniques. As the best performance criteria affecting the companies' performance is determined by Entropy Method, the company with the best performance is determined by WASPAS Method. Selected financial measurements are net sales, earnings before interest and taxes (EBIT), total assets, total equity, and the amount of export.
Nowadays, processes of information technologies have become important for supply chain management. Also, the supply chain processes become even more complex. In order to solve this complexity, businesses manage supply chain processes with many systems. Blockchain has a number of advantages for not only finance but also supply chain. The aim of this research is to serve a descriptive use case for using blockchain technology in the supply chain processes. In-depth interviews are conducted with supply chain managers and blockchain technology professionals. Architectural design processes of blockchain technology in the supply chain are determined. Lastly, Analytic Hierarchy Process was applied to the main characteristics of blockchain. This study is a descriptive study that serves as a roadmap for firms that want to use blockchain technology in their supply chain processes.
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