Published Online:September 2024
Product Name:The IUP Journal of Supply Chain Management
Product Type:Article
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Author Name:Sreereshma S R, Dileep A S and V S Santhosh
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Subject/Domain:Strategic
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Pages:27
In this digital age, extensive research has explored blockchain technology (BT) applications across various domains, including agriculture supply chain (ASC). The application of BT in ASC can overcome the challenges of a highly fragmented supply chain, such as significant inefficiencies, wastage and product loss, and also offer information exchange, market coordination, and data visibility. This study employs bibliometric analysis of 412 studies from Scopus and Web of Science (WOS) databases, using PRISMA model, to get a broader perspective on blockchain-based ASC. Bibliographic data is mapped through descriptive analysis, cooccurrence, citation, co-authorship, and bibliometric coupling. The study tracks publication trends, keyword themes, and leading journals, authors, organizations, and countries using Total Link Strength (TLS). Three themes, namely, knowledge synthesis, potential, implementation, and future direction, are identified through thematic clustering. The study will provide valuable ideas for both researchers and supply chain practitioners for undertaking further research in this domain
Blockchain technology (BT) is a decentralized, cryptographically secure distributed ledger that records and maintains digital transaction history. Every node in the blockchain network stores a copy of all past transactions, ensuring transparency and audibility (Saberi et al., 2018). This decentralized nature and transparency build trust among stakeholders, making it a reliable system for modern businesses (Vern et al., 2024). Initially, BT was designed for financial transactions, particularly in cryptocurrencies, but has now expanded its applications to various sectors such as supply chain management (SCM), agriculture supply chain, medical record management, auditing, access control, electronic voting, and more (Orjuela et al., 2021).