A review of challenges and opportunities of blockchain adoption for operational excellence in the UK automotive industry
Purpose: This paper aims to explore the challenges and opportunities of blockchain technology adoption from the lens of the technological–organisational–environmental (TOE) framework for operational excellence in the UK automotive industry context. Design/methodology/approach: The research methodology of this study follows a systematic review approach, which analyses existing academic published research papers in the top 35 academic journals. There was no specific timeframe established for this study and shortlisting the articles through a set of used keywords. A sample of 71 articles was shortlisted and analysed to provide a discussion on technological and management challenges and opportunities of blockchain adoption from the lens of the TOE framework for operational excellence. Findings: The findings of this study present significant theoretical and managerial implications and deep understanding for firms seeking to understand the challenges and opportunities of blockchain adoption for their operational excellence. Research limitations/implications: The systematic literature approach was considered for the present study to explore existing academic papers on technological and management challenges and opportunities from the lens of TOE framework for operational excellence, whereas a more specified method meta-analysis can be considered for future research. The study has been explored in the UK automotive industry context, which has been considered as the limitation of generalisation across countries and industries. Originality/value: This paper represents the most comprehensive literature study related to the technological and management challenges and opportunities of blockchain from the TOE framework angle for operational excellence.
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2020
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Authors: | Upadhyay, Arvind ; Ayodele, Julius Oluwasunkanmi ; Kumar, Anil ; Garza-Reyes, Jose Arturo |
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Journal of Global Operations and Strategic Sourcing. - Emerald, ISSN 2398-5364, ZDB-ID 2887090-6. - Vol. 14.2020, 1 (25.11.), p. 7-60
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Emerald |
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