Blockchain-based traceability system for supply chain: potentials, gaps, applicability and adoption game
Shiying Ni, Xiwen Bai, Yuchen Liang, Zhibo Pang, Lefei Li
Abstract
There are hypes towards blockchain-based traceability systems (BCTS) both from academia and industry. This paper discusses challenges and policy recommendations for BCTS from a viewpoint of industrial application and market competition. First, the potentials of BCTS and the gaps between the ideal and the reality of BCTS are elaborated. Second, we discuss the applicability of BCTS. Third, by a game-theoretic model, we study when supply chains should invest in BCTS. Investment is recommended when investment cost is relatively low compared to the price and market competition is less intense. A prisoner's dilemma arises when investment cost is at a moderate level.
Topics & Concepts
TraceabilityCompetition (biology)DilemmaSupply chainInvestment (military)BusinessIndustrial organizationGame theoryCommerceMicroeconomicsEconomicsMarketingComputer scienceSoftware engineeringLawEcologyPoliticsBiologyEpistemologyPhilosophyPolitical scienceBlockchain Technology Applications and SecuritySupply Chain and Inventory ManagementSustainable Supply Chain Management