Blockchain-enabled supply chain operations and financing: the perspective of expectancy theory

Hua, Song; Han, Siqi; Yu, Kumlan

doi:10.1108/ijopm-07-2022-0467

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“…Expectancy theory is considered the influential theory used to explain employee motivation (Chiang and Jang, 2008; Fudge and Schlacter, 1999), technology adoption (Chen et al ., 2002; Song et al ., 2023), and training (Shweiki et al ., 2015; Gegenfurtner et al ., 2009). Furthermore, to explain the training transfer behavior, expectancy theory is proposed and utilized in several studies (Yamnill and McLean, 2001; Chiaburu and Lindsay, 2008; Gegenfurtner and Vauras, 2012).…”

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Training and continuous improvement: the moderation effect of transfer climate and the mediation influence of self-efficacy

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2023

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PurposeAlthough training is essential to continuous improvement, scant literature examines post-training facilitators for continuous improvement. The study aims to explore the relationship between training and continuous improvement, the mediating role of self-efficacy and the moderate role of training transfer climate.Design/methodology/approachThis study utilizes the questionnaire survey of 455 Vietnamese employees to test the link between continuous improvement training and continuous improvement, the moderate role of the training transfer climate and the mediating role of self–efficacy.FindingsResearch results reveal that training positively influences continuous improvement. Furthermore, self-efficacy fully intervenes in the link between training and continuous improvement. Finally, the training transfer climate positively moderates this link.Originality/valueAlthough the link between training and continuous improvement is suspicious, there is scant research on post-training facilitators of continuous improvement applications. To the best of the author's knowledge, this study is one of the first to explore the moderation role of transfer climate and the mediation role of self-efficacy in the relationship between training and continuous improvement.

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Section: Literature Reviewmentioning

confidence: 99%

Training and continuous improvement: the moderation effect of transfer climate and the mediation influence of self-efficacy

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2023

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“…For example, Handoko et al (2022) explore the role of social capital in knowledge exchange in supply chains, which increases trust and collaboration between the actors. Studies that have used industrial network theory in supply chain management examine the impact of network relationships on the coordination of supply chain activities (Saikouk et al , 2021; Agrawal et al , 2023; Song et al , 2023). Similarly, reflecting the importance of interdependence in these networks, found that supply chain collaboration was moderated by information transparency and transaction dependence.…”

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Unveiling the factors influencing transparency and traceability in agri-food supply chains: an interconnected framework

Essien,

Chukwukelu,

Kazantsev

et al. 2023

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Purpose The global food industry is faced with the dilemma of finding a balance between food wastage and food shortage. Approximately one-third of food produced globally goes to waste, while about 800 million people suffer from undernourishment. Given this context, the purpose of this study is to investigate the unresolved challenges related to enhancing transparency associated with products of high perishability and low shelf life. Design/methodology/approach The authors conducted 25 interviews with global agri-food supply chains (AFSCs) experts to ask what impedes the progress of the current technologies, such as blockchain, to enable transparency and traceability (T&T) in AFSCs. Findings The findings indicate barriers at the individual, firm and supply chain levels. Based on these barriers, the authors propose an interconnected framework to explain technologically-driven T&T and guide on barrier removal from AFSCs. The authors conclude that by applying technology (i.e. blockchain) the authors can resolve the tension of supporting T&T in AFSCs. This can enable the efficient and transparent tracking of goods, reduction of food waste and loss, as well as promotion of the use of recyclable packaging and further sustainable practices and materials, all of which are aligned with a range of UN Sustainable Development Goals (2, 8, 10 and 12). Moreover, the authors see that some factors are interrelated. Based on these factors, the authors build an interconnected framework to guide on barrier removal from AFSCs. Managers in AFSC would find the findings especially relevant. Originality/value Drawing on industrial network theory and signalling theory, the authors propose an interconnected framework for explaining barriers (challenges) and potential solutions (opportunities) to T&T in AFSCs. This framework is developed by examining the interconnections of barriers at micro, meso and macro levels and applying signalling theory to explain how solutions address these barriers. The specific contributions of this study are: the list of barriers that impede the implementation of technological solutions for T&T in AFSCs; and a three-stage framework that explains how to remove the barriers for T&T. The study is limited by the focus on blockchain, which calls for future research once the next decentralised technology becomes available.

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“…Despite the wide use of DTs to enhance SCFP in practice, the existing literature has mainly examined the individual effect of specific DTs on SCFP, such as blockchain technology (Tsai, 2022;Song et al, 2023a), big data (Feng, 2023;Zhou et al, 2020) and machine learning (Zhu et al, 2019;Hongjin and Ramachandran, 2021;Wang et al, 2022). These DTs have their own strengths and weaknesses when used individually, which may result in undesirable SCFP (Chakravarty et al, 2013;Khin and Ho, 2019;Kucukaltan et al, 2022;Song et al, 2023a). For example, Song et al (2023a) have proposed that merely applying blockchain as a panacea to supply chain financial activities will only produce poorer results.…”

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“…These DTs have their own strengths and weaknesses when used individually, which may result in undesirable SCFP (Chakravarty et al, 2013;Khin and Ho, 2019;Kucukaltan et al, 2022;Song et al, 2023a). For example, Song et al (2023a) have proposed that merely applying blockchain as a panacea to supply chain financial activities will only produce poorer results. To address this issue, various DTs can be deployed to achieve the complementarity of their strengths (Ye et al, 2022).…”

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“…Meanwhile, the deep connectivity of supply chain units and technologies requires firms to go beyond the specific technology and deploy the combination of DTs for higher SCFP (Zhou et al, 2020;Chen et al, 2021). Although the interaction research of different DTs on SCFP has been increasingly called (Zelbst et al, 2023;Chen et al, 2021;Song et al, 2023a), there is still a lack of research that is taking the integrated perspective of DTs to empirically examine the relationship between DT deployment and SCFP (Zelbst et al, 2023;Cheng et al, 2023). Therefore, this study aims to fill this gap by proposing the role of DT deployment in improving SCFP while unveiling their underlying mechanisms.…”

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How can digital technology deployment empower supply chain financing? A resource orchestration perspective

Lu,

Jiang,

Wang

2024

SCM

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Purpose Digital technologies (DTs) are one of the most important and beneficial ways to enhance the effectiveness of supply chain finance activities. Based on resource orchestration theory, the purpose of this study is to apply the “resources-capability-performance” framework to investigate how DT deployment (in terms of both breadth and depth) impacts supply chain financing performance (SCFP). Design/methodology/approach Hierarchical regression analysis was applied in the theoretical modeling examination. Through the sample of 380 survey questionnaires from the Chinese manufacturing industry, this study empirically validated the proposed model. Findings Results of this study present that both the breadth and depth of DT deployment positively impact SCFP, whereas supply chain transparency (SCT) acts as a mediator between them. Moreover, financing alignment positively moderates the relationship between the breadth of DT deployment and SCT. Originality/value From an integrated perspective, this study highlights the dual deployment ways of DTs to improve SCFP. Moreover, this research further enriches and extends the application of resource orchestration theory by providing theoretical mechanisms for the mediating role of SCT and elucidating the moderating role of financing alignment.

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Blockchain-enabled supply chain operations and financing: the perspective of expectancy theory

Cited by 20 publications

References 77 publications

Training and continuous improvement: the moderation effect of transfer climate and the mediation influence of self-efficacy

Training and continuous improvement: the moderation effect of transfer climate and the mediation influence of self-efficacy

Unveiling the factors influencing transparency and traceability in agri-food supply chains: an interconnected framework

How can digital technology deployment empower supply chain financing? A resource orchestration perspective

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