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# Blockchain for Supply Chain Management: A Literature Review and Open Challenges

> This review article synthesizes existing academic literature concerning the application of blockchain technology in supply chain management. The authors analyze

# Blockchain for Supply Chain Management: A Literature Review and Open Challenges

This review article synthesizes existing academic literature concerning the application of blockchain technology in supply chain management. The authors analyze

## Abstract

This review article synthesizes existing academic literature concerning the application of blockchain technology in supply chain management. The authors analyze current trends, focusing on how distributed ledger technology facilitates transparency, traceability, and efficiency. By evaluating various case studies and conceptual frameworks, the paper identifies the primary technological and organizational barriers to adoption, including scalability, interoperability, and legal standardization. The research provides a comprehensive taxonomy of blockchain use cases in supply chains, offering a critical overview of current deployment gaps. The significance of this work lies in its structured identification of future research directions, specifically addressing the need for more empirical evidence regarding real-world performance metrics. The paper serves as an essential foundational text for understanding the interplay between decentralized infrastructure and complex logistics networks.

**Authors:** K. Shuaib, S. Saleous, K. Shuaib, A. R. Zaki

**Publication:** Academic Paper

**Publication date:** 2023-01-01

## Key findings

* Blockchain improves supply chain transparency by providing an immutable record of transactions.
* Scalability and interoperability remain the most significant technical hurdles for large-scale adoption.
* Regulatory and legal frameworks are currently insufficient to support decentralized supply chain governance.
* Current literature is heavily skewed toward theoretical frameworks rather than empirical performance data.

## Citation

K. Shuaib, S. Saleous, K. Shuaib, A. R. Zaki (2023). Blockchain for Supply Chain Management: A Literature Review and Open Challenges. Academic Paper. [https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S1877050923012772](https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S1877050923012772)

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