Applying blockchain technology to ensure compliance with sustainability standards in the PPE multi-tier supply chain

【Author】 Wang, Bill; Lin, Zhiyu; Wang, Michael; Wang, Fangyi; Peng Xiangli; Zhi Li

【Source】INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF PRODUCTION RESEARCH

【影响因子】9.018

【Abstract】Because of the Covid-19 pandemic, urgent surging demand for healthcare products such as personal protective equipment (PPE) has caused significant challenges for multi-tier supply chain management. Although a given firm may predominantly focus on an arms-length solution by targeting the first-tier supplier, the firm can still struggle with extended multi-tier suppliers it cannot choose which use unsustainable practices. One key goal is compliance across various dimensions with production, environmental and labour standards across the multi-tier supply chain, a goal that blockchain technology can be applied to manage. Based on a comprehensive literature review, this research develops a system architecture of blockchain-based multi-tier sustainable supply chain management in the PPE industry designed to identify and coordinate standards in production and social and environmental sustainability in multi-tier PPE supply chains. The architecture was validated by theoretical basis, expert opinions and technical solutions. We conclude with managerial implications for implementing blockchain technology to advance sustainable multi-tier supply chain practices.

【Keywords】Multi-tier supply chain; sustainability; blockchain technology; standards identification; standards coordination

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【收录时间】2022-02-07

【文献类型】期刊

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