The Role of Blockchain in Developing Supply Chain Resilience against Disruptions

Blockchain technology is still being widely adopted in real-world supply chains. The chapter describes the most recent trends and fills knowledge gaps in blockchain technology. It will help both researchers and practitioners better understand the landscape and trends of blockchain technology. It also emphasizes the value of blockchain technology for enhancing trust, time, and cost-effectiveness within the supply chain, and enhancing the overall supply chain’s resilience during disruptions such as the COVID-19 pandemic. It then investigates the role of blockchain technology in the resilience key components such as visibility, digitization, and provenance, and then investigates the role of blockchain technology in minimizing pandemic-induced supply chain risks, as well as the advantages and managerial challenges of blockchain technology implementation.