Integrating blockchain technology in supply chain management – a process model with evidence from current implementation projects

Abstract

In this paper, process models for the integration of information technologies in supply chains are evaluated and utilized for the development of a blockchain-specific model. Case studies are conducted to validate the model based on several implementation projects with the purpose to refine the model’s phases and through focus group interviews and workshops. Even though most of the studied projects demonstrate a clear added value of their blockchain solutions, only few of them make it to the step of running a productive system and integrate the solution in their business processes. The outcome of this paper delivers a practice-oriented process model for integrating blockchain solutions in supply chains. It meets all developed requirements and is validated by interdisciplinary experts that consider a variety of use cases and supply chain application areas.