PROBLEMS IN ACHIEVING CONSENSUS IN SUSTAINABLE SUPPLY CHAIN FORMATION
Lushcheuski, Mikita (2019)
Lushcheuski, Mikita
2019
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https://urn.fi/URN:NBN:fi:amk-201904215656
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The main objective of the thesis is to find actions or technologies which might facilitate interaction among different supply chain members or help to achieve consensus in the sustainable supply chain formation. The study will compare the supply chains of new generations with the ones existing at present. It is necessary to highlight societal benefits for customers owing to changing supply chain management to demand-supply chain management. Customer satisfaction is the reason for the implementation of new technologies based on the demand to provide the highest possible quality of products and services.
Qualitative research was deemed the most suitable way of exploring the topic. This research method is based on collection of data about life experiences as well as the meanings that researchers attach to them. It helps to understand complex concepts such as supply chains or blockchain technologies. This type of research is useful for studying how or why something occurred and describing why special actions were chosen to achieve the final result.
This thesis is based on the analysis of documents such as articles, white papers, and other research materials, in order to find relevant information. Almost all sources used in the thesis are websites and online research papers.
Supply chains are essential attributes of trades on local and international levels. In fact, well-planned supply chains and supply chain management give strong competitive advantages to a company.
One of the best solutions for improving the supply chain management process and achieving consensus in sustainable supply chain formation is the implementation of blockchain-based technologies and smart contracts.
Blockchain technologies can improve present supply chains. This will increase the speed of material, good, service, cash, and information flows. Deliveries will become seamless at the same time. Possibilities of frauds will be reduced to the minimum amount. Track-and- trace systems will be additional benefits of implementing blockchain technologies into supply chains.
Qualitative research was deemed the most suitable way of exploring the topic. This research method is based on collection of data about life experiences as well as the meanings that researchers attach to them. It helps to understand complex concepts such as supply chains or blockchain technologies. This type of research is useful for studying how or why something occurred and describing why special actions were chosen to achieve the final result.
This thesis is based on the analysis of documents such as articles, white papers, and other research materials, in order to find relevant information. Almost all sources used in the thesis are websites and online research papers.
Supply chains are essential attributes of trades on local and international levels. In fact, well-planned supply chains and supply chain management give strong competitive advantages to a company.
One of the best solutions for improving the supply chain management process and achieving consensus in sustainable supply chain formation is the implementation of blockchain-based technologies and smart contracts.
Blockchain technologies can improve present supply chains. This will increase the speed of material, good, service, cash, and information flows. Deliveries will become seamless at the same time. Possibilities of frauds will be reduced to the minimum amount. Track-and- trace systems will be additional benefits of implementing blockchain technologies into supply chains.