Blockchain and the supply chain: concepts, strategies and practical applications
- 2nd
- London Kogan Page Ltd. 2022
- vii, 273 p.
Table of contents Chapter - 01: Evolution of supply chain - How we got here;Chapter - 02: Supply chains in 2021 – Costly, fragile, and increasingly complex;Chapter - 03: Basics of blockchain;Chapter - 04: Internet of things, data analytics and other information technologies;Chapter - 05: Blockchain strategy – The why, what and how of blockchain;Chapter - 06: What supply chain management processes and metrics will be affected by blockchain?;Chapter - 07: Blockchain projects in practice – Case study;Chapter - 08: Blockchain use cases in supply chain;Chapter - 09: Economic impact and future outlook
Blockchain and the Supply Chain provides a complete overview of blockchain and the key benefits of integrating this technology into the supply chain. This textbook explains how track and trace can be improved, transaction efficiency increased, visibility enhanced, and more through blockchain. With extensive case studies, learning is underpinned by practical insights as well as cutting-edge research. Clear and accessible information is provided to students on how blockchain will affect supply chain processes, metrics and performance and how to capitalize on the potential of this technology.
9781398605213
Business logistics--Data processing Blockchains (Databases)