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Applying blockchain technology to ensure compliance with sustainability standards in the PPE multi-tier supply chain

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  • Bill Wang
  • Zhiyu Lin
  • Michael Wang
  • Fangyi Wang
  • Peng Xiangli
  • Zhi Li

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Because of the Covid-19 pandemic, urgent surging demand for healthcare products such as personal protective equipment (PPE) has caused significant challenges for multi-tier supply chain management. Although a given firm may predominantly focus on an arms-length solution by targeting the first-tier supplier, the firm can still struggle with extended multi-tier suppliers it cannot choose which use unsustainable practices. One key goal is compliance across various dimensions with production, environmental and labour standards across the multi-tier supply chain, a goal that blockchain technology can be applied to manage. Based on a comprehensive literature review, this research develops a system architecture of blockchain-based multi-tier sustainable supply chain management in the PPE industry designed to identify and coordinate standards in production and social and environmental sustainability in multi-tier PPE supply chains. The architecture was validated by theoretical basis, expert opinions and technical solutions. We conclude with managerial implications for implementing blockchain technology to advance sustainable multi-tier supply chain practices.

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  • Bill Wang & Zhiyu Lin & Michael Wang & Fangyi Wang & Peng Xiangli & Zhi Li, 2023. "Applying blockchain technology to ensure compliance with sustainability standards in the PPE multi-tier supply chain," International Journal of Production Research, Taylor & Francis Journals, vol. 61(14), pages 4934-4950, July.
    • Handle: RePEc:taf:tprsxx:v:61:y:2023:i:14:p:4934-4950
    DOI: 10.1080/00207543.2022.2025944
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    1. Shoufeng Cao & Henry Xu & Kim P. Bryceson, 2023. "Blockchain Traceability for Sustainability Communication in Food Supply Chains: An Architectural Framework, Design Pathway and Considerations," Sustainability, MDPI, vol. 15(18), pages 1-21, September.
    2. Xiaoli Guo & Weili Xia & Taiwen Feng & Jianyu Tan & Fenggang Xian, 2024. "Blockchain technology adoption and sustainable supply chain finance: The perspective of information processing theory," Corporate Social Responsibility and Environmental Management, John Wiley & Sons, vol. 31(4), pages 3614-3632, July.

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