Exploring Blockchain Implementation Challenges for Sustainable Supply Chains: An Integrated Fuzzy TOPSIS–ISM Approach

Md Al Amin; Dewan Hafiz Nabil; Roberto Baldacci; Md Habibur Rahman

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Exploring Blockchain Implementation Challenges for Sustainable Supply Chains: An Integrated Fuzzy TOPSIS–ISM Approach

Md Al Amin^*, Dewan Hafiz Nabil, Roberto Baldacci, Md Habibur Rahman

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This study investigates the challenges in implementing blockchain technology (BT) in sustainable supply chain management (SSC). The study thoroughly analyzes the literature and expert opinions on BT, SCM, and sustainability. A total of 24 barriers are identified, categorized into the Internet of Things, strategic, supply chain, legislation, and external factors. The findings are evaluated using the Integrated Fuzzy TOPSIS–ISM tool. The results indicate that barriers related to the supply chain have the most significant impact on the adoption of BT in SSC. The study also reveals the interrelation among sub-barriers within the supply chain, providing valuable insights to improve adoption. Finally, a strategic action plan based on a fishbone diagram is provided to reduce the effects of supply chain barriers. This study provides a theoretical foundation for using BT to achieve long-term supply chain goals.

Original language	English
Article number	13891
Journal	Sustainability (Switzerland)
Volume	15
Issue number	18
DOIs	https://doi.org/10.3390/su151813891
Publication status	Published - Sept 2023

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ISM
blockchain technology
fuzzy TOPSIS
sustainable supply chain

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