Information System Evolution and Blockchain

Abstract

Blockchain is the digital ledger used by the extended network to record activities along with the time stamp. The purpose of this chapter is to trace the information technology evolution and blockchain's impact on supply chain. Overall, the chapter will enhance the understanding on potential research issues in supply chain, the status quo of blockchain applications and its limitations with the prescription of suitable theories and methods. Finally, the chapter concludes with open research questions. The major outcome of this chapter is to; (i) Understand the research opportunities in blockchain from supply chain perspective. (ii) Compare and contrast blockchain applications and limitations. (iii) List the major research questions in blockchain enabled digital supply chain.