Blockchain for the future of sustainable supply chain management in Industry 4.0

• Published in: Resources, conservation and recycling Vol. 163; p. 105064
• Main Authors: Esmaeilian, Behzad, Sarkis, Joe, Lewis, Kemper, Behdad, Sara
• Format: Journal Article
• Language: English
• Published: Elsevier B.V 01.12.2020
• Subjects: Blockchain; Circular economy; energy; Industry 4.0; Internet; IoT; Supply chain; supply chain management; Sustainability; transportation; Supply chain; Industry 4.0; Circular economy; Sustainability; Blockchain; IoT

•An overview of Blockchain and Industry 4.0 is provided.•The abilities of Industry 4.0 for advancing sustainable supply chains are discussed.•Four capabilities of blockchain towards sustainable supply chain management are described.•The design of incentive mechanisms to promote consumer green behavi...