Kurdish Studies

ISSN: 2051-4883 | e-ISSN: 2051-4891
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The Potential Impact of Blockchain Technology on Integration, Agility, and Collaboration in Supply Chain Performance is the Focus of an Empirical Study Conducted Within the Industries of Oman and Pakistan

Shahzad Ahmad Khan
University of Buraimi-COB
Ibrahim Rashid Al Shamsi
University of Buraimi-COB
Syed Zeshan Haider
Bahria University Islamabad
Keywords: Supply Chain Agility, Supply Chain Integration, Supply Chain Collaboration,Blockchain Technology, Supply Chain Performance.

Abstract

As the global economy continues to evolve, supply chain management has become increasingly complex due to factors such as globalization and the 4th industrial revolution. In this dynamic environment, there is need of agility and collaboration between the supply chain processes to achieve the supply chain excellence. The purpose of this study is to investigate how the implementation of Blockchain Technology can revolutionize the way integration, agility, and collaboration within supply chain operations. By examining real-world scenarios and gathering data from manufacturing industry, supply chain practitioners in Oman and Pakistan, this study aims to provide empirical evidence of the profound impact of Blockchain Technology. It explores how this technology acts as a catalyst, enabling seamless integration of supply chain processes, enhancing the agility to adapt to rapid market changes, and fostering collaborative relationships among stakeholders. Data were collected from 220 respondents working in the manufacturing industry's supply chain practices in Oman and Pakistan, using a convenient sampling technique. Demographic analysis, factor loading, correlation analysis, and regression analysis were conducted on the variables using SPSS and Smart PLS tools. The research findings indicate that Supply Chain Agility, Supply Chain Integration, and Supply Chain Collaboration are directly and positively related to Supply Chain Performance. Our study demonstrates that blockchain technology can enhance supply chain agility, integration, and collaboration, indirectly improving overall supply chain performance. It contributes to both practitioners and researchers in the field, adding value to academic research and assisting supply chain managers in adopting Blockchain Technology. This adoption, in turn, can lead to improved supply chain performance.

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