Problem definition: This paper provides a theoretical investigation into the value and design of traceability-driven blockchains under different supply chain structures. Methodology/results: We use game theory to study the quality contracting equilibrium between one buyer and two suppliers and...

This chapter studies the emergence of blockchain technology as an effective tool for providing transparency in supply chains. We first discuss how supply chain applications of this technology differ from cryptocurrency networks, and identify why this technology is useful in supply chains. We...

Field research has shown that companies are investing in blockchain technology for their supply chains in order to benefit from enhanced visibility, but face challenges in creating partnerships with other firms in their supply chain, some of whom could be competitors, under uncertainty about...