Exploring blockchain for disaster prevention and relief: A comprehensive framework based on industry case studies

Treiblmaier, Horst; Rejeb, Abderahman

doi:10.1111/jbl.12345

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“…Thus, rather than delivering goods to affected populations, humanitarian organizations handle financial flows and ensure that the local supply chains are reliable and robust to avoid disruptions (CALP, 2020; Development Initiatives, 2022). New technologies, such as blockchains, have been used to manage these flows (Treiblmaier & Rejeb, 2023).…”

Section: Revisiting the Hl Definitionmentioning

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Revisiting the definition of humanitarian logistics

Kembro,

Kunz,

Frennesson

et al. 2024

J of Business Logistics

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Humanitarian logistics (HL) is a relatively new research area that requires clear boundaries and a defined foundational perspective. Recent disasters have shown that the scope of HL is expanding, as in cases of cash‐based interventions, outsourcing to commercial companies, and stronger involvement of local communities. These changes imply the importance of scrutinizing the old definitions of HL and determining whether they require adaptation. This step is important considering that inadequate definitions create (i) misconceptions about what HL is, (ii) a lack of unity and understanding of the field's research goals, (iii) confusion about what constitutes a contribution, and (iv) theoretical ambiguity, which masks promising research directions, fragments knowledge, and retards the progress of scientific research. Based on a structured review, we found that three definitions from around 2005 have predominated in the literature so far. We identified various issues with these definitions and then conducted an expert elicitation process to develop and validate an updated foundational perspective on HL. Finally, we analyzed the data collected from experts using the literature on what constitutes a “good definition.” This led us to propose a revised definition and accompanying properties for HL. We conclude the article by offering important avenues for future research.

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Section: Revisiting the Hl Definitionmentioning

confidence: 99%

Revisiting the definition of humanitarian logistics

Kembro,

Kunz,

Frennesson

et al. 2024

J of Business Logistics

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“…Several real-world applications of blockchain in humanitarian aid underscore the transformative impact of this technology (Connolly, Nam & Goodman, 2023, Treiblmaier & Rejeb, 2023. The World Food Programme (WFP) implemented the Building Blocks project, leveraging blockchain to enhance efficiency in cash-based transfers for refugees.…”

Section: Blockchain In Humanitarian Aidmentioning

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Blockchain for social good: A review of applications in humanitarian aid and social initiatives

Foluke Eyitayo Adediran,

Beatrice Adedayo Okunade,

Rosita Ebere Daraojimba

et al. 2024

Int. J. Sci. Res. Arch.

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Blockchain technology has emerged as a revolutionary force with the potential to address pressing social challenges and transform traditional paradigms in humanitarian aid and social initiatives. This paper provides a comprehensive review of the diverse applications of blockchain in fostering social good, particularly in the realms of humanitarian aid and social initiatives. The decentralized and transparent nature of blockchain offers a paradigm shift in the way charitable organizations operate and deliver aid. Smart contracts on blockchain enable transparent and tamper-resistant transactions, ensuring that resources are allocated efficiently and reach intended beneficiaries. The elimination of intermediaries reduces the risk of corruption and ensures a more direct and accountable flow of funds. In the context of humanitarian aid, blockchain facilitates the creation of decentralized identity systems, ensuring secure and verifiable identities for displaced populations. This aids in the efficient delivery of aid, as well as financial inclusion for those without access to traditional banking services. Moreover, blockchain enhances supply chain transparency, enabling the tracking of donations from inception to distribution, reducing fraud and ensuring the authenticity of goods. Social initiatives, too, benefit from blockchain's transformative capabilities. Decentralized autonomous organizations (DAOs) enable communities to collectively make decisions and manage resources. This fosters a sense of ownership and empowerment among participants, promoting sustainable social development. Additionally, blockchain-based token economies incentivize positive behaviors, encouraging individuals to contribute to social causes in meaningful ways. Despite these promising applications, challenges such as scalability, regulatory uncertainties, and technological literacy remain. This paper calls for continued research and collaboration to unlock the full potential of blockchain for social good, emphasizing the need for innovative solutions that can address the unique challenges faced by humanitarian and social initiatives.

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“…Scholars and industry practitioners have been exploring AFSC issues raised by the COVID-19 pandemic since it began. These topics include but are not limited to (1) the impact of COVID-19 on AFSCs; (2) AFSCRes capability factors used to tackle and recover from disruptions caused by the COVID-19 crisis; (3) the role of digital technology in enhancing AFSCRes and addressing risks, threats, or disruptions related to the COVID-19 crisis; and (4) sustainable AFSC management in light of COVID-19 (Chowdhury et al, 2021;Herold et al, 2021;Mussell et al, 2020;Treiblmaier & Rejeb, 2023). In particular, the first two research topics have received considerable attention because the effects of COVID-19 on AFSCs are heterogeneous, devastating, and comprehensive.…”

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Agri‐food supply chain resilience strategies for preparing, responding, recovering, and adapting in relation to unexpected crisis: A cross‐country comparative analysis from the COVID‐19 pandemic

Zhao,

Vazquez‐Noguerol,

Liu

et al. 2023

J of Business Logistics

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Researchers and practitioners insist on equipping supply chains with the adaptive capability to return to a more desirable state after being disrupted. Various resilience capabilities have been emphasized in the literature; however, limited research has linked them to resilience phases and cultural value orientations. Moreover, preparedness and adaption phases have hardly been studied. To address these gaps, we adopted middle‐range theory to investigate agri‐food supply chain (AFSC) resilience to the COVID‐19 crisis in a cross‐country setting. Data were collected from interviews with AFSC practitioners from China and Spain, followed by thematic and comparative analyses. The results indicate that frequently discussed resilience capabilities, such as collaboration, redundancy, flexibility, leadership, and innovation, were implemented across the preparedness, response and recovery, and adaption phases; however, successful AFSC recovery also depends on each country's cultural value orientations. A hierarchical cultural orientation generates sense‐making and collectiveness and further leads to synergy across all AFSC stakeholders, thereby contributing to AFSC response and recovery. Under an egalitarianism cultural orientation that places self‐interest ahead of group goals, organizations are encouraged to make decisions based on their own situational understanding, which contributes to their response and recovery. This study also provides theoretical contributions and managerial and policy implications.

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Exploring blockchain for disaster prevention and relief: A comprehensive framework based on industry case studies

Cited by 12 publications

References 132 publications

Revisiting the definition of humanitarian logistics

Revisiting the definition of humanitarian logistics

Blockchain for social good: A review of applications in humanitarian aid and social initiatives

Agri‐food supply chain resilience strategies for preparing, responding, recovering, and adapting in relation to unexpected crisis: A cross‐country comparative analysis from the COVID‐19 pandemic

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