Analyzing the Development Barriers of Blockchain Technology for Sustainable Supply Chain Management in Iran
Subject Areas :
Mohammad Hosein Asgharpour Sareshkeh
1
,
Mehrzad Jamshidi Guilani
2
,
S. Sina Masoumi
3
*
1 - Masters student
2 - independent researcher
3 -
Keywords: Keywords: Blockchain technology, Sustainable supply chain, COCOSO, Informatics.,
Abstract :
Mohammad Hosein Asgharpour Sareshkeh Mehrzad Jamshidi Guilani S. Sina Masoumi * Abstract The potential of blockchain technology for sustainable supply chain management is widely acknowledged, yet its implementation encounters several obstacles. This study seeks to analyze the developmental barriers of blockchain technology for sustainable supply chain management in Iran and offer comprehensive strategies to address them. This study contributes to comprehending the barriers to blockchain technology development for sustainable supply chain management in Iran and provides practical recommendations for policymakers and stakeholders. To achieve this, a review of prior studies was conducted to identify 27 significant barriers, which were then categorized into six areas, with their importance calculated using the Base Criteria Method and expert surveys. Subsequently, through interviews with experts in this field, seven comprehensive strategies were proposed to address the acceptance barriers. The COCOSO method was used to prioritize these strategies. A decision matrix was created to gather input from experts, and after collecting questionnaires, the strategies were ranked using COCOSO formulas. The strategies of “Providing an Implementation Roadmap for Blockchain” and “National-Level Strategic Policy for Blockchain Adoption” were ranked as the first and second priorities, respectively. These findings underscore the significance of strategic planning and policy-making in facilitating the adoption of blockchain technology and advancing sustainable supply chain management practices.
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