Can Blockchain Futureproof Supply Chains? A Brexit Case Study

Abstract As trade policy disruption has become more commonplace, so have the calls for blockchain as a solution. But often the reasoning for this link has been unclear. Using the case study of Brexit as a baseline, the authors map four sources of trade-based uncertainty and explore the extent to whi...

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Published inDisruptive Innovation in Business and Finance in the Digital World Vol. 20; pp. 101 - 122
Main Authors Calle, George, DiCaprio, Alisa, Stassen, Maarten, Manzer, Alison
Format Book Chapter
LanguageEnglish
Published United Kingdom Emerald Publishing Limited 21.10.2019
Subjects
Accounting and Finance
supply chain
Blockchain
Corda
Brexit
customs
logistics
policy uncertainty
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Summary:Abstract As trade policy disruption has become more commonplace, so have the calls for blockchain as a solution. But often the reasoning for this link has been unclear. Using the case study of Brexit as a baseline, the authors map four sources of trade-based uncertainty and explore the extent to which blockchain applications could – when implemented – attenuate supply chain disruption, which has lead to firms taking second best options like reducing investment and switching suppliers. Because the law has not kept pace with technology, the discussion also highlights prominent legal questions raised by blockchain in each instance.
ISBN:9781789733822
1789733820
ISSN:1569-3767
DOI:10.1108/S1569-376720190000020013