Abstract
The purpose of this study is to examine the role of transparency, traceability and information flow on the relationship between block chain characteristics and supply chain trust. Design/Methodology Non-probability sampling technique with a convenience method is used to collect qualitative data from 10 different organizations from various industries. Findings The blockchain characteristics of verifiability and immutability are related to the transparency characteristics of the supply chain. Although traceability within the supply chain (especially intraorganizational traceability) is reached by other technologies besides blockchain, Transparency and traceability are connected. Both transparency and traceability lead to supply chain trust. Originality/Value The path through which blockchain technologies enable supply chain trust is identified. Traceability is the main feature through which both verifiability and immutability characteristics affect supply chain trust between supply chain partners. Additionally the type of information flow required for this path is identified
Recommended Citation
Ibrahim, Mennatulla; Abdelghafar, Hany; and Ali, Mona, "Block Chain as an Enabler of Supply Chain Trust: The Role of Transparency, Traceability and Information Flow" (2023). MENACIS 2023. 5.
https://aisel.aisnet.org/menacis2023/5