Blockchain Technology for the Improvement of SCM and Logistics Services: A Survey

Abstract

Since the advent, blockchain has found its application in numerous industries, thus disrupting the current way of design and development of the new applications for supply chain management and logistics. Nowadays for business providers, the efficiency of the service they provide is crucial for the long-term improvement of their operations. This efficiency depends on consumer satisfaction with service delivery and reliable information related to goods, correct delivery and timeliness. These providers are strongly dependent on the application and models they use for planning and managing their daily activities. In this context, information sharing is crucial to ensure a reliable and efficient way of collaborating. This papers aims at surveying the current range of academic literature and applications from the business perspective related to the application of blockchain technology in supply chain management and logistics.