Purpose

The purpose of this study is to analyze blockchain (Bc) platforms in order to expand knowledge about the functionalities applied to supply chains (SCs). Therefore, this research seeks to address what these functionalities are and whether they are aligned with the theory.

Design/methodology/approach

The research utilizes a literature review on Bc in SC (Bc-SC) and an exploratory study focusing on the developers of Bc platforms.

Findings

The research maps and synthesizes concepts and applications of the platforms for SC. The platforms involved with the development of solutions with Bc technology are relatively representative (138 found by this research, and 47 offer solutions in SC), as well as the diversity of solutions and application (101 applications), covering different activities and areas of the SC.

Research limitations/implications

Despite extensive research and data analysis, there may be other platforms and solutions not analyzed in this paper.

Practical implications

The narrative and the different examples provided contribute to managers' understanding of the different possibilities for Bc-SC. Studying the services offered by the various platforms also enables managers to better understand what options exist and could potentially be utilized.

Originality/value

This is one of the first papers in a leading international OSCM (operations and supply chain management) journal to analyze the Bc platforms in SC and thereby has its relevance by synthesizing the knowledge that is dispersed in software developers (platforms).

中文翻译：

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供应链中的区块链平台

目的

本研究的目的是分析区块链 (Bc) 平台，以扩展有关应用于供应链 (SC) 的功能的知识。因此，本研究旨在解决这些功能是什么以及它们是否与理论一致。

设计/方法/方法

该研究利用了关于 SC (Bc-SC) 中 Bc 的文献综述和一项针对 Bc 平台开发人员的探索性研究。

发现

该研究绘制并综合了 SC 平台的概念和应用。使用Bc技术开发解决方案的平台比较有代表性（本次调研发现138个，SC提供47个解决方案），解决方案和应用的多样性（101个应用），涵盖了不同的活动和领域。 SC。

研究限制/影响

尽管进行了广泛的研究和数据分析，但本文可能还没有分析其他平台和解决方案。

实际影响

所提供的叙述和不同的例子有助于管理者理解 Bc-SC 的不同可能性。研究各种平台提供的服务还使管理人员能够更好地了解存在哪些选项以及可能被利用的选项。

原创性/价值

这是在领先的国际 OSCM（运营和供应链管理）期刊上分析 SC 中的 Bc 平台的首批论文之一，从而通过综合分散在软件开发人员（平台）中的知识而具有相关性。