Blockchain technology as a traceability tool in supply chains

Authors

  • Erik Carlos Ferreira da Rocha Universidade Federal de Juiz de Fora (UFJF), Juiz de Fora, MG, Brasil. https://orcid.org/0000-0001-8493-8730
  • Rodrigo Oliveira da Silva Universidade Federal de Juiz de Fora (UFJF), Juiz de Fora, MG, Brasil. https://orcid.org/0000-0001-7936-3418
  • Rebecca Impelizieri Moura da Silveira Universidade Federal de Viçosa (UFV), Viçosa, MG, Brasil.

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.14488/1676-1901.v23i3.5129

Keywords:

Supply chain, Blockchain, Traceability, Systematic Review

Abstract

Developed in 2008 with the proposal of allowing financial transactions without a third party, usually a financial institution, blockchain technology ended up sparking interest as a tool for optimizing the traceability of supply chain assets, due to the inherent properties of being an immutable and distributed ledger. However, the use of blockchain technology in this scenario is still in development, with few use cases beyond the initial phases. Therefore, the objective of this study was to identify and evaluate the potential benefits of using blockchain technology as a tool for traceability in supply chains. This research carried out a systematic review of the literature that covers the topic and highlighted the benefits of automating traceability processes, reducing fraud, auditability and certification with the use of blockchain technology. Governance challenges and technical factors and gaps regarding the distribution of information, certification and cost when using this technology were also considered.

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Author Biographies

Erik Carlos Ferreira da Rocha , Universidade Federal de Juiz de Fora (UFJF), Juiz de Fora, MG, Brasil.

Mestre em Administração pela Universidade Federal de Juiz de Fora (2021) com a pesquisa sobre o emprego da tecnologia blockchain em cadeias de suprimentos no Brasil. MBA em Gestão de Marketing e Negócios pela Universidade Federal de Juiz de Fora (2015). Graduação em Farmácia Industrial pela Universidade Federal Fluminense (2013). Atuação como vendedor técnico na empresa - Docepolpa Comercial LTDA - empresa voltada para comercialização de ingredientes para a indústria de derivados lácteos (10/2013 até 03/2018)

Rodrigo Oliveira da Silva, Universidade Federal de Juiz de Fora (UFJF), Juiz de Fora, MG, Brasil.

Possui graduação em Administração de Empresas pela Universidade Federal de Juiz de Fora (2006). MBA em Logística Empresarial pela Faculdade de Economia e Administração da UFJF (2007). Mestrado em Engenharia de Transportes pelo Instituto Militar de Engenharia (IME), Rio de Janeiro (2010). Doutor em Administração de Empresas pelo IAG-PUC Rio (2016). Atualmente, é professor Adjunto III do departamento de Ciências Administrativas da Faculdade de Administração e Ciências Contábeis da UFJF. Coordena o MBA em Logística Empresarial e Supply Chain da FACC/UFJF. Ministra aulas no curso de graduação em Administração da FACC/UFJF, nos cursos de especialização da FACC/UFJF, no Bacharelado em Administração Pública (EAD) da FACC/UFJF, no mestrado acadêmico em administração (PPGA) da FACC/UFJF, sempre na área de gestão de operações e logística.

Rebecca Impelizieri Moura da Silveira , Universidade Federal de Viçosa (UFV), Viçosa, MG, Brasil.

Mestre e Doutora em Administração pela UFMG, atualmente é Professora Adjunta do Instituto de Ciências Humanas e Sociais - IHF, na Universidade Federal de Viçosa (UFV - Campus Florestal). Na instituição atua na linha de pesquisa de Logística e Operações. Possui também experiência profissional e em docência na área de Logística e Gestão de Cadeias de Suprimentos, tendo atuado como professora em cursos de pós-graduação em Administração da UFMG e UFJF nessa temática. Faz parte do grupo de pesquisa de Logística, Gestão de Operações e Supply Chain - LOGOS, da Universidade Federal de Juiz de Fora.

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2024-02-05

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Rocha , E. C. F. da, Silva, R. O. da, & Silveira , R. I. M. da. (2024). Blockchain technology as a traceability tool in supply chains. Revista Produção Online, 23(3), 5129. https://doi.org/10.14488/1676-1901.v23i3.5129

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