Please use this identifier to cite or link to this item: https://hdl.handle.net/10419/310040 
Year of Publication: 
2019
Citation: 
[Journal:] Logistics [ISSN:] 2305-6290 [Volume:] 3 [Issue:] 1 [Year:] 2019 [Pages:] 1-13
Publisher: 
MDPI, Basel
Abstract: 
Integrating triple bottom line (TBL) goals into supply chains (SCs) is a challenging task which necessitates the careful coordination of numerous stakeholders' individual interests. Recent technological advancements can impact TBL sustainability by changing the design, structure, and management of modern SCs. Blockchain technology enables immutable data records and facilitates a shared data view along the supply chain. The Physical Internet (PI) is an overarching framework that can be applied to create a layered and comprehensive view of the SC. In this conceptual paper, I define and combine these technologies and derive several high-level research areas and research questions (RQ) to investigate adoption and management as well as structural SC issues. I suggest a theory-based research agenda for the years to come that exploits the strengths of rigorous academic research, while remaining relevant for industry. Furthermore, I suggest various well-established theories to tackle the respective research questions and provide specific directions for future research.
Subjects: 
blockchain
distributed ledger technology
information technology
innovation
logistics
physical internet
research framework
supply chain management
sustainability
triple bottom line
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