Analysis of Blockchain's enablers for improving sustainable supply chain transparency in Africa cocoa industry

Bai, Chunguang; Quayson, Matthew; Sarkis, Joseph

doi:10.1016/j.jclepro.2022.131896

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“…All stakeholders in the supply chain may see, trace, and verify information about a product's origin, processes, and the parties participating in associated transactions and logistics using blockchain (Pearson et al, 2019). Information security and time stamping can help with the application of sustainability criteria for selecting manufacturers, contractors, resources, and commodities, as well as the construction of more sustainable logistical systems and internal processes (Kouhizadeh and Sarkis, 2018;Bai et al, 2022;Agi and Jha, 2022). This would eventually assist customers in making decisions that do not jeopardize environmental protection, as well as human rights and working conditions, in nations all along the supply chain (European Commission, 2019).…”

Section: Supply Chain Management Integration With Blockchainmentioning

confidence: 99%

“…Supply chain partners, as well as border, customs, and port officials, are all involved in these initiatives (Pu and Lam, 2020;Munim et al, 2021). Walmart is also beginning to implement blockchain across its supply chain, from cultivation, manufacturing, processing, and distribution, to warehousing and retail (Zhao et al, 2016;Bai et al, 2022). Food safety is improved through blockchain because tainted food can be traced to determine its source and journey, allowing items to be removed from sales and distribution and preventing future spread (Wang et al, 2020b;Hong et al, 2021).…”

Section: Application Of Blockchain In Supply Chain Managementmentioning

confidence: 99%

“…, 2019). Information security and time stamping can help with the application of sustainability criteria for selecting manufacturers, contractors, resources, and commodities, as well as the construction of more sustainable logistical systems and internal processes (Kouhizadeh and Sarkis, 2018; Bai et al. , 2022; Agi and Jha, 2022).…”

Section: Literature Reviewmentioning

confidence: 99%

“…Walmart is also beginning to implement blockchain across its supply chain, from cultivation, manufacturing, processing, and distribution, to warehousing and retail (Zhao et al. , 2016; Bai et al. , 2022).…”

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confidence: 99%

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Blockchain in sustainable supply chain management: an application of the analytical hierarchical process (AHP) methodology

Fernandez-Vazquez

Rosillo

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et al. 2022

BPMJ

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Purpose The analytical hierarchical process (AHP)’s main purpose is to assess higher hierarchy levels based on the cooperation of its various levels. It results in a well-designed model-based method in which the weights for the selected attribute are calculated using dimensions, criteria, and indicators. This paper aims to highlight the benefits of blockchain in supply chain management with the help of a literature review along with opinions of experts from various sectors.Design/methodology/approachWith the goal of enhancing the use of blockchain technology in supply chain management, particularly when comparing within the same industry, the AHP methodology has been used. In order to develop the AHP model, a total of eight elements are examined in this study, which are decentralization, resiliency, security, smart contracts, sustainability, traceability, transparency and trust. A calculation of a Desirability Index for conventional supply chain and blockchain-enabled supply chains has been also developed.FindingsFindings where that in a blockchain-enabled supply chain, the global weights of individual benefit variables are considerably larger than in conventional supply chains. When the score of the Desirability Index for conventional supply chain and blockchain-enabled supply chain is compared, the blockchain-enabled supply chain significantly surpasses the conventional supply chain in terms of increasing sustainable development in today’s supply networks.Originality/valueThis study takes into account the AHP methodology applying it on blockchain. This has not been done before in the academic world, at least as far as the authors may be aware of. The originality of combining such process with a recent technology such as blockchain highlights the value of this research.

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Blockchain in sustainable supply chain management: an application of the analytical hierarchical process (AHP) methodology

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Rosillo

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“…Each method has different advantages and disadvantages and is suitable for various goals of sustainable agriculture. For instance, the methods proposed in [2,3] aim to improve transparency in the supply chain, while the methods in [4,5] aim to increase the sales volume and enhance trade compliance. Our study will focus on the most practical purposes that directly affect the lives of farmers, which are increasing income for farmers and improving the life quality of farming families and communities.…”

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A Blockchain-Based Framework for Developing Traceability Applications towards Sustainable Agriculture in Vietnam

Nguyen

Tuong

Pham

2022

Security and Communication Networks

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Recently, many governments in the world have been focusing on building sustainable agriculture to improve the life quality of farmers and significantly increase their income. In Vietnam, however, the farmers still face the problems of “good harvest–low prices, and vice versa” and lack capital for scaling or transforming the production model. One of the main reasons for this phenomenon is that the price of agricultural products does not depend on farmers’ efforts but is based on the purchase price of the trader or the market price. Besides, the farmers also maintain farming habits based on regional culture or follow trendy and profitable agricultural products. Those production strategies make this type of product oversupplied, leading to a down in price shortly, so the farmers’ income will decrease. The above problems stem from the lack of information and communication tools between actors in the agricultural value chain, especially between cooperatives, farmers, and consumers. This paper presents a Blockchain-based framework for developing a traceability solution as an effective method of communication between actors in the agricultural value chain toward a sustainable agricultural model. The proposed approach helps to fully convey the production and distribution of agricultural products and the ability to verify traceability information, thereby helping to increase prices and protect the brand of agricultural products.

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Machine Learning and Supply Chain Management

Quayson

Bai

Effah

et al. 2023

The Palgrave Handbook of Supply Chain Management

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Analysis of Blockchain's enablers for improving sustainable supply chain transparency in Africa cocoa industry

Cited by 82 publications

References 72 publications

Blockchain in sustainable supply chain management: an application of the analytical hierarchical process (AHP) methodology

Blockchain in sustainable supply chain management: an application of the analytical hierarchical process (AHP) methodology

A Blockchain-Based Framework for Developing Traceability Applications towards Sustainable Agriculture in Vietnam

Machine Learning and Supply Chain Management

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