Exploring Blockchain Implementation Challenges for Sustainable Supply Chains: An Integrated Fuzzy TOPSIS–ISM Approach

Md Al Amin (), Dewan Hafiz Nabil, Roberto Baldacci and Md. Habibur Rahman
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Md Al Amin: Division of Engineering Management and Decision Sciences, College of Science & Engineering, Hamad Bin Khalifa University, Doha P.O. Box 34110, Qatar
Dewan Hafiz Nabil: Department of Industrial Engineering and Management, Khulna University of Engineering & Technology, Khulna 9203, Bangladesh
Roberto Baldacci: Division of Engineering Management and Decision Sciences, College of Science & Engineering, Hamad Bin Khalifa University, Doha P.O. Box 34110, Qatar
Md. Habibur Rahman: Division of Engineering Management and Decision Sciences, College of Science & Engineering, Hamad Bin Khalifa University, Doha P.O. Box 34110, Qatar

Sustainability, 2023, vol. 15, issue 18, 1-25

Abstract: This study investigates the challenges in implementing blockchain technology (BT) in sustainable supply chain management (SSC). The study thoroughly analyzes the literature and expert opinions on BT, SCM, and sustainability. A total of 24 barriers are identified, categorized into the Internet of Things, strategic, supply chain, legislation, and external factors. The findings are evaluated using the Integrated Fuzzy TOPSIS–ISM tool. The results indicate that barriers related to the supply chain have the most significant impact on the adoption of BT in SSC. The study also reveals the interrelation among sub-barriers within the supply chain, providing valuable insights to improve adoption. Finally, a strategic action plan based on a fishbone diagram is provided to reduce the effects of supply chain barriers. This study provides a theoretical foundation for using BT to achieve long-term supply chain goals.

Keywords: sustainable supply chain; blockchain technology; fuzzy TOPSIS; ISM (search for similar items in EconPapers)
JEL-codes: O13 Q Q0 Q2 Q3 Q5 Q56 (search for similar items in EconPapers)
Date: 2023
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