How blockchain technology improves sustainable supply chain processes: a practical guide

Difrancesco, Rita Maria; Meena, Purushottam L.; Kumar, Gopal

doi:10.1007/s12063-022-00343-y

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“…Difrancesco et al [156] claim that blockchain improves supply networks that are sustainable. It was concluded that sourcing and manufacturing, inventory management, distribution and delivery, retail, customer experience, product returns, and reverse logistics are the six main supply chain activities for blockchain applications.…”

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Blockchain Technology Applications in Healthcare Supply Chains—A Review

Dhingra,

Raut,

Naik

et al. 2024

IEEE Access

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Understanding the prospective of blockchain technology and its uses in the healthcare sector is essential so that its considerable implementation can support the industry's much-needed digitization. Furthermore, blockchain can provide answers to the issues in the healthcare industry today. Blockchain's features like security, traceability, transparency, cost efficiency etc. can help bring supply chain transparency, health record management and prevent drug counterfeiting. Blockchain has emerged as a promising technology with great ability to bring changes to the healthcare sector. Therefore, this study aims to comprehend the current state of blockchain technology research in the healthcare supply chains. Further, it presents potential repercussions and the potential routes it may open for future research initiatives in this area. A systematic literature (SLR) process has been used and conducted in two stages. In the first stage, articles were identified through literature search and were subjected to keyword selection, database search and screening process. Finally, 124 papers were categorized through bibliographic coupling. A detailed investigation of these included papers was performed in the second stage with descriptive and content analysis. The results reveal that research related to blockchain applications or implementation is at a nascent stage. The publications in this area have been rising steadily over the past few years. When it comes to publishing in this field, India is the most productive nation while IEEE Access is the most productive journal. Applications for blockchain technology in healthcare include medical insurance, remote patient monitoring, medication supply chain management, electronic health records (EHRs), and more. The most popular use case is EHR management. The analysis further conveys that findings are less generalizable due to more theoretical or less empirically designed studies published in this domain. This study will help stakeholders, policymakers, researchers, and managers in taking strategic decisions regarding the adoption of the technology in the healthcare industry. This study is done concerning the blockchain's use in the healthcare sector context, so other emerging technologies and sectors not taken must be considered while generalizing the results. This study is among the few up-to-date consolidated attempts to present a systematic literature review and bibliometric analysis for assessing blockchain technology's potential in the healthcare sector. It provides an overview of the published work with implications and proposed cluster-wise future research directions.INDEX TERMS bibliographic coupling, blockchain, healthcare, supply chain, systemic literature review

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“…[29], [59], [83], [141], [156] Discussions 7 [2], [5], [60], [80], [95], [104], [119] Bibliometric analysis 3 [46], [85], [94],…”

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Blockchain Technology Applications in Healthcare Supply Chains—A Review

Dhingra,

Raut,

Naik

et al. 2024

IEEE Access

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“…By applying blockchain technology to supply chain management, companies can offer unequivocal proof of sustainable practices, from sourcing raw materials to delivering the final product (12). This transparency encourages ethical sourcing and production methods, driving the adoption of more sustainable business practices.…”

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A blockchain AI solution to climate change

Thomas F Heston

2024

Int. J. Sci. Res. Arch.

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Background: Climate change represents a critical global challenge, hindered by skepticism towards data manipulation and politicization. Trust in climate data and its policies is essential for effective climate action. Objective: This perspective paper explores the synergistic potential of blockchain technology and artificial intelligence (AI) in addressing climate change and how their integration can enhance the transparency, reliability, and accessibility of climate science. Methods: The paper analyzes the roles of blockchain technology in enhancing transparency, traceability, and efficiency in carbon credit trading, renewable energy certificates, and sustainable supply chain management. It also examines the capabilities of AI in processing complex datasets to distill actionable intelligence. The synergistic effects of integrating both technologies for improved climate action are discussed alongside the challenges faced, such as scalability, energy consumption, and the necessity for high-quality data. Results: Blockchain technology contributes to climate change mitigation by ensuring the transparent and immutable recording of transactions and environmental impacts, fostering stakeholder trust, and democratizing participation in climate initiatives. AI complements blockchain by providing deep insights and actionable intelligence from large datasets, facilitating evidence-based policymaking. The integration of both technologies promises enhanced data management, improved climate models, and more effective climate action initiatives. Conclusion: The integration of blockchain technology and AI offers a transformative approach to climate change mitigation, enhancing the accuracy, transparency, and security of climate data and governance. This synergy addresses current limitations and futureproofs climate strategies, marking a cornerstone for the next generation of environmental stewardship.

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“…In supply chain management, for example, blockchain can be used to create a permanent and transparent record of the journey of goods from manufacture to sale, reducing the likelihood of fraud and errors [ 64 ]. The technology's aptitude for automating transactions, eliminating intermediaries, and thus streamlining operations, makes it particularly beneficial for several applications beyond finance, including supply chain management, healthcare, and even voting systems [ [65] , [66] , [67] ].…”

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