Blockchain technology and vaccine supply chain: Exploration and analysis of the adoption barriers in the Indian context

Yadav, Amit Kumar; Shweta, .; Kumar, Dinesh

doi:10.1016/j.ijpe.2022.108716

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“… Yadav, Shweta, and Kumar (2023) analyzed blockchain-based vaccine supply chain adoption barriers in the Indian context. The study explored blockchain capabilities and supply chain challenges to investigate how the new technology can transform vaccine distribution.…”

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Supply chain traceability and counterfeit detection of COVID-19 vaccines using novel blockchain-based Vacledger system

Munasinghe,

Halgamuge

2023

Expert Systems with Applications

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Supply chain traceability and counterfeit detection of COVID-19 vaccines using novel blockchain-based Vacledger system

Munasinghe,

Halgamuge

2023

Expert Systems with Applications

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“…(2016) design an optimal outreach center that can help maximize the vaccination population. Yadav et al . (2023) discuss the role of blockchain technology and the Internet of things to improve the vaccine distribution system in India.…”

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An incentive mechanism contract model to coordinate a vaccine supply chain under demand uncertainty

Chandra,

Jain,

Chan

2023

IMDS

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PurposeThe increasing prevalence of a wide range of infectious diseases, as well as the underwhelming results of vaccination rates that may be traced back to problems with vaccine procurement and distribution, have brought to the fore the importance of vaccine supply chain (VSC) management in recent years. VSC is the cornerstone of effective vaccination; hence, it is crucial to enhance its performance, particularly in low- and middle-income countries where immunization rates are not satisfactory.Design/methodology/approachIn this paper, the authors focus on VSC performance improvement of India by proposing supply contracts under demand uncertainty. The authors propose three contracts – wholesale price (WSP), cost sharing (CS) and incentive mechanism (IM) for the government-operated immunization program of India.FindingsThe authors' findings indicate that IM is capable of coordinating the supply chain, whereas the other two contracts are inefficient for the government. To validate the model, it is applied to a real-world scenario of coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) in India, and the findings show that an IM contract improves the overall efficiency of the system by 23.72%.Originality/valuePrevious studies focused mainly on the influenza VSC industry within developed nations. Nonetheless, there exists a dearth of literature pertaining to the examination of supply contracts and their feasibility for immunization programs that are administered by the government and aimed at optimizing societal benefits. The authors' findings can be beneficial to the immunization program of India to optimize their VSC cost.

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“…For instance, Zhang et al (2023) analyzed BCA in the global supply chain. Yadav et al (2022) analyzed BCA barriers in the vaccine supply chain. However, research on BCA in the healthcare industry in India is limited.…”

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“…(2023) analyzed BCA in the global supply chain. Yadav et al. (2022) analyzed BCA barriers in the vaccine supply chain.…”

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Determinants of blockchain adoption and organizational performance in the healthcare sector in India

Kabra

2023

AJB

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PurposeBlockchain technology (BCT) has multiple benefits across industries in varied contexts, but limited organizations have adopted such disruptive innovative technologies in the healthcare industry in India. The research on advancing the understanding of blockchain adoption (BCA) determinants in India's healthcare industry is limited. Thus, the study aims to identify the BCA determinants in the healthcare sector in India. Further, the impact of BCA was examined on organizational performance (OP).Design/methodology/approachThe study utilizes Technology, Organization, and Environment (TOE) framework to investigate the determinants of BCA in the healthcare sector in India. The data were gathered using a seven-point Likert seven-point ranging from “strongly agree” to “strongly disagree” from 272 respondents working in the healthcare industry in India. The relationship within the framework was investigated using structural equation modeling.FindingsThe results demonstrate the positive impact of top management support, organizational size, organizational readiness, competitive pressure and government support on BCA in the healthcare sector. On the other hand, compatibility, security and privacy issues do not affect BCA. The results emphasize and validate blockchain’s importance in improving OP in the healthcare sector. Further, the results indicate that non-technological factors are paramount to improving BCA within the healthcare sector. Organizations should invest in employee training and development to ensure their staff have the necessary knowledge and skills to effectively manage BCT.Research limitations/implicationsThe model was developed for BCA in the healthcare sector in the Indian context; however, the model applies to other countries with the same business environment. Hence, the model can be further examined in diverse countries to generalize the findings.Practical implicationsThe study offers valuable insights into the factors that influence BCA and OP in the healthcare sector. The results of this research can be used to inform policy decisions and guide practitioners toward promoting and facilitating the use of BCT in healthcare organizations.Originality/valueTo the best of the author’s knowledge, the present study is the first of its kind to examine the TOE framework in BCA within the healthcare sector and its implications on OP.

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Blockchain technology and vaccine supply chain: Exploration and analysis of the adoption barriers in the Indian context

Cited by 39 publications

References 98 publications

Supply chain traceability and counterfeit detection of COVID-19 vaccines using novel blockchain-based Vacledger system

Supply chain traceability and counterfeit detection of COVID-19 vaccines using novel blockchain-based Vacledger system

An incentive mechanism contract model to coordinate a vaccine supply chain under demand uncertainty

Determinants of blockchain adoption and organizational performance in the healthcare sector in India

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