Abstract
Streamlining the product movement through blockchain technology helps organisations manage logistics functions more efficiently and gain advantages such as speedy delivery, better traceability, decentralised data, transparency, etc. At the same time, blockchain has many implementation challenges too. This paper empirically examines the factors affecting blockchain technology adoption for reverse logistics in the food processing industry. This research has used the exploratory factor analysis method to derive factors perceived as challenges to adopting blockchain for reverse logistics. The study findings revealed six factors, i.e., lack of resources, cooperation issues between partners, fear of data breach, technology asynchronization, intensive capital requirement, and mishandling of bulk orders, which emerged as significant challenges. Managing identified challenges can help address issues related to adopting blockchain technology for reverse logistics functions and make operations more efficient.
| Original language | English |
|---|---|
| Pages (from-to) | 7-16 |
| Number of pages | 10 |
| Journal | Supply Chain Forum: An International Journal |
| Volume | 24 |
| Issue number | 1 |
| DOIs | |
| Publication status | Published - 27 Jun 2022 |
| Externally published | Yes |
Bibliographical note
This is an Accepted Manuscript of an article published by Taylor & Francis in Supply Chain Forum: an International Journal on 27 Jun 2022, available at: https://doi.org/10.1080/16258312.2022.2090852.Keywords
- Food processing industry
- reverse logistics
- waste management
- environmental concerns
- blockchain technology