 A blockchain-based decision system for implementing traceability in a multiple sourcing strategyKaoutar Jenoui and Ahmed El Maalmi International Journal of Logistics Systems and Management, 2025, vol. 52, issue 4, 467-487 Abstract: Ensuring traceability in the upstream supply chain management can be challenging, particularly, when it comes to determining the optimal quantity to be sourced from each supplier in a multiple-sourcing strategy. This paper presents a novel blockchain-based decision system (BBDS) for implementing traceability in a multiple-sourcing strategy. The proposed BBDS is based on a distributed architecture that ensures the transparent sharing of data among different parties. The system utilises a special currency and nodes for permission verification and information requests including the upstream supply chain enterprises. The deployment of the BBDS requires the development of a decision system and a smart contract using a dedicated programming language. The results of this research demonstrate the potential of the BBDS to improve the traceability and decision-making process in a multiple-sourcing strategy. We conclude by discussing the limitations and potential future developments of our proposed system. Keywords: supply chain management; blockchain technologies; traceability; multiple sourcing strategy; decision making system. (search for similar items in EconPapers) Downloads: (external link) Related works: Export reference: BibTeX RIS (EndNote, ProCite, RefMan) HTML/Text Persistent link: https://EconPapers.repec.org/RePEc:ids:ijlsma:v:52:y:2025:i:4:p:467-487 Access Statistics for this article More articles in International Journal of Logistics Systems and Management from Inderscience Enterprises Ltd |
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