Blockchain Revolutionizing Supply Chain Management:  A bibliometric review of emerging research trends and challenges

Siti Fairuza Hassam; Adila Talip; Mohd Fazil Jamaludin; Purnomo M Antara

doi:10.21834/e-bpj.v9iSI19.5774

Authors

Siti Fairuza Hassam Faculty of Business and Management, Universiti Teknologi MARA Cawangan Kedah, Kampus Sungai Petani, Kedah, Malaysia
Adila Talip Faculty of Business and Management, Universiti Teknologi MARA Cawangan Kedah, Kampus Sungai Petani, Kedah, Malaysia
Mohd Fazil Jamaludin Faculty of Business and Management, Universiti Teknologi MARA Cawangan Kedah, Kampus Sungai Petani, Kedah, Malaysia
Purnomo M Antara Faculty of Business and Management, Universiti Teknologi MARA Cawangan Negeri Sembilan, Kampus Rembau, Negeri Sembilan, Malaysia

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.21834/e-bpj.v9iSI19.5774

Keywords:

Blockchain, Supply Chain Management, Bibliometric Analysis, Emerging Research Trend

Abstract

Blockchain technology has garnered substantial attention for promoting sustainability in economic, social, and environmental domains. This study employs a knowledge-based visualization approach to present an extensive review of blockchain-based supply chains. Examining 1276 articles from Scopus databases between 2016 and December 2022, the research utilizes bibliometric analysis and statistical techniques for data analysis. Notably, China and the United States lead the field, investigating the integration of blockchain with emerging technologies for applications in supply chain management, finance, intellectual property, digital currency, and transaction costs. This study provides a comprehensive overview, guiding future research in blockchain within management and economics.

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