Article
Management
Yao Cui, Vishal Gaur, Jingchen Liu
Summary: Companies investing in blockchain technology to enhance supply chain transparency face challenges in collaborations and information sharing. This paper analyzes two ways that blockchain can improve supply chain transparency and explores when and how it should be adopted. The study finds that blockchain increases supply chain profit only when the manufacturer's capacity is large.
MANAGEMENT SCIENCE
(2023)
Article
Computer Science, Interdisciplinary Applications
Salam Abdallah, Nishara Nizamuddin
Summary: In this paper, a blockchain-based framework for the online sale of pharmaceutical products is proposed. It eliminates intermediaries such as hospitals or pharmacies and utilizes Ethereum smart contracts to monitor interactions, track transactions, and ensure secure payment dispersal. The smart contracts also regulate the interaction between sellers and consumers, monitor IoT container status, and provide full notification to consumers. Special cases such as consumer refunds are handled to ensure the safe delivery of medicines.
COMPUTERS & INDUSTRIAL ENGINEERING
(2023)
Review
Engineering, Industrial
Serkan Karakas, Avni Zafer Acar, Berk Kucukaltan
Summary: Blockchain technology is gaining attention as an emerging solution in the supply chain area. However, lack of understanding on the potential benefits and risks of blockchain hinders its successful implementation. Therefore, adopting an innovative approach is crucial for effective management of logistics and supply chain operations.
INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF PRODUCTION RESEARCH
(2021)
Article
Computer Science, Interdisciplinary Applications
Valeri Natanelov, Shoufeng Cao, Marcus Foth, Uwe Dulleck
Summary: This paper explores and demonstrates the potential of blockchain and smart contracts for supply chain finance in the context of cross-border beef supply chains from Australia to China. The study uses the Agents Events Data (AED) process mapping method to improve supply chain processes and traditional SCF models. The findings highlight how blockchain technology and smart contracts can mitigate financial risks and transform credit financing. Additionally, the paper proposes the group buying business model as a promising approach for whole-of-supply-chain finance and showcases the utility of the AED process mapping method for future research.
JOURNAL OF INDUSTRIAL INFORMATION INTEGRATION
(2022)
Article
Business
Olivier Meier, Aurelie Sannajust
Summary: This paper examines the concept of the holdup problem from an entrepreneurial angle in a world with smart contracts, discussing the need for entrepreneurs to carefully consider the use of smart contracts in dealing with incomplete contracts. While blockchain and smart contracts are believed to provide a solution to the holdup problem, entrepreneurs must evaluate the suitability of smart contracts based on the type of transactions they intend to carry out.
SMALL BUSINESS ECONOMICS
(2021)
Article
Agronomy
Xiangzhen Peng, Xin Zhang, Xiaoyi Wang, Haisheng Li, Jiping Xu, Zhiyao Zhao
Summary: This study focuses on the issue of food safety in the rice supply chain. By developing a multi-chain collaborative model and implementing mechanisms such as trusted chains, encryption, and consensus, the study effectively addresses the real-time data interaction problem and ensures trustworthy management and control of information in the rice supply chain. The research provides valuable insights for the digital transformation of the food industry.
Article
Computer Science, Interdisciplinary Applications
Wattana Viriyasitavat, Danupol Hoonsopon, Zhuming Bi
Summary: Blockchain technology has been successfully used in various applications for international asset transfers and domestic payments, leading to a paradigm shift in the payment industry with more liquidated and automated payment processes. While BCT tends to replace conventional payment methods in supply chain, some payment conditions, such as arrears, remain unresolved. A new architecture based on smart contracts has been proposed to improve payment flexibility, with significant theoretical and practical significance in allowing enterprises to fully utilize future resources.
JOURNAL OF INDUSTRIAL INFORMATION INTEGRATION
(2021)
Article
Management
Lin William Cong, Xiang Hui, Catherine Tucker, Luofeng Zhou
Summary: Blockchain-based smart contracts have the potential to replace certain traditional contracts by decentralizing enforcement and reducing transaction costs. However, scalability is a major hindrance to their broader application. To address this issue, companies are actively exploring layer-2 methods for scaling. Research findings suggest that this scaling solution can significantly reduce operating costs and promote decentralization and improved data accuracy.
MANAGEMENT SCIENCE
(2023)
Review
Green & Sustainable Science & Technology
Mohammad Nabipour, M. Ali Ulku
Summary: During the COVID-19 pandemic, the deployment of blockchain technology in supply chain management varies across sectors and countries. There is a significant lack of empirical and quantitative methodologies in the literature, with limited focus on specific industries and sustainability issues.
Article
Engineering, Industrial
Tarun Kumar Agrawal, Jannis Angelis, Wajid Ali Khilji, Ravi Kalaiarasan, Magnus Wiktorsson
Summary: Blockchain technology can provide traceability, transparency, and trust in business networks, enabling resource sharing beyond traditional supply chains. This study presents a collaborative framework based on smart contracts to support operations in broader networks and ecosystems. A demonstrator framework was developed and verified on the Ethereum blockchain.
INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF PRODUCTION RESEARCH
(2023)
Article
Food Science & Technology
Xiangzhen Peng, Xin Zhang, Xiaoyi Wang, Haisheng Li, Jiping Xu, Zhiyao Zhao, Yanhong Wang
Summary: This study constructed a cross-chain supervision model for rice supply chain, suitable for complex data, using parallel blockchain and smart contract technology, and improved the convenience and security of information interaction in the rice supply chain, achieving refined management of data and personnel.
Article
Chemistry, Multidisciplinary
Jing Li, Yafei Song
Summary: This paper proposes a supply chain system based on blockchain technology, aiming to address issues in traditional centralized supply chains such as asymmetric information and low collaboration efficiency. By standardizing information exchange formats and utilizing smart contracts, the system enhances efficiency and reliability in the supply chain.
APPLIED SCIENCES-BASEL
(2021)
Article
Computer Science, Interdisciplinary Applications
Guipeng Zhang, Zhenguo Yang, Wenyin Liu
Summary: Supply chain management is an important method for companies to improve production efficiency and reduce management costs. However, the current SCM system is vulnerable to collusion and tampering attacks from malicious certificate authorities, resulting in illegal modifications of product provenance records. This paper proposes a blockchain-based decentralized supply chain system to ensure secure information sharing and eliminate the need for a fully trusted intermediary. The system includes validation mechanisms and smart contracts to enable secure registration, authentication, and payment for stakeholders.
COMPUTERS & INDUSTRIAL ENGINEERING
(2023)
Article
Food Science & Technology
Yiqin Zhang, Luyao Chen, Maurizio Battino, Mohamed A. Farag, Jianbo Xiao, Jesus Simal-Gandara, Haiyan Gao, Weibo Jiang
Summary: This article recommends the use of blockchain to upgrade the current fresh fruit supply chain and analyzes the obstacles faced by the implementation of this technology in relation to participants' attitude, fruit preservation, and blockchain technical loopholes. The research shows that blockchain can help solve the problems in supply chain management, including information tamper resistance, supply-demand relationship, and traceable supervision.
TRENDS IN FOOD SCIENCE & TECHNOLOGY
(2022)
Article
Computer Science, Interdisciplinary Applications
Ye Gao, Hongwei Gao, Han Xiao, Fanjun Yao
Summary: The research focuses on improving and strengthening the coordination of vaccine supply chains using artificial intelligence and blockchain technologies during the COVID-19 pandemic. The study models the supply chain as a two-player dynamic game and examines the applicability and effectiveness of the technologies, as well as their impact on environmental performance. The results show that the difficulty in obtaining certified vaccines is not directly proportional to the profit of vaccine manufacturers, and the manufacturers are more sensitive to changes in the vaccine attenuation rate.
COMPUTERS & INDUSTRIAL ENGINEERING
(2023)
Article
Engineering, Multidisciplinary
Atul Kumar Singh, Prerna Sharma, L. Krishnaraj, V. R. Prasath Kumar
Summary: Structural analysis and design are crucial aspects in civil engineering, especially for the design of building components. The impact of flooding on structures must be taken seriously due to its threat to human safety. Flood resistant buildings must comply with health and safety constraints from the initial planning to subsequent stages. Designing and modeling should be done according to relevant standards and software.
JOURNAL OF ENGINEERING RESEARCH
(2022)
Article
Engineering, Multidisciplinary
S. Sathvik, Atul Kumar Singh, V. R. Prasath Kumar, L. Krishnaraj
Summary: This article explores the impact of stakeholder integration on the implementation of building projects. Based on the analysis of articles in construction management journals, the business environment and human behavior are identified as two key factors. The objective of the article is to explain the definition of 3C and their relationship, with communication and coordination exchange being highlighted as crucial.
JOURNAL OF ENGINEERING RESEARCH
(2022)
Article
Energy & Fuels
Atul Kumar Singh, V. R. Prasath Kumar, L. Krishnaraj
Summary: Commercial and industrial (C&I) applications dominate the onsite solar market in India, accounting for the majority of rooftop solar installations. While solar installation has slowed due to the COVID pandemic, the C&I market is expected to recover and witness an increase in solar installations. Rooftop solar systems with battery storage are gaining popularity and can help companies fulfill their social responsibility goals. The rooftop solar and battery storage sectors in India are projected to advance as battery prices decline.
Article
Green & Sustainable Science & Technology
Ahmed Farouk Kineber, Saeed Reza Mohandes, Mohammed Magdy Hamed, Atul Kumar Singh, Soha Elayoty
Summary: Recent years have seen a rise in extreme rainstorm events, causing widespread damage and death in cities. The use of green materials for storm drainage networks can help improve environmental friendliness and sustainability. Operation and maintenance cost, as well as the use of local materials, are critical criteria for selecting green materials for storm drainage networks.
Article
Green & Sustainable Science & Technology
Atul Kumar Singh, V. R. Prasath Kumar, Gholamreza Dehdasht, Saeed Reza Mohandes, Patrick Manu, Farzad Pour Rahimian
Summary: Blockchain technology faces barriers in its implementation in sustainable construction projects. The combination of fuzzy DEMATEL and FDSNA can identify these barriers and highlight the most critical ones.
JOURNAL OF CLEANER PRODUCTION
(2023)
Article
Construction & Building Technology
Sathvik Sharath Chandra, Samad M. E. Sepasgozar, Varadhiyagounder Ranganathan Prasath Kumar, Atul Kumar Singh, Loganathan Krishnaraj, Bankole Osita Awuzie
Summary: This study analyzed the factors affecting the productivity of construction equipment and found that management, materials, human resources, technical factors, environmental factors, and other factors all have an impact. Specifically, materials and other factors were found to significantly influence construction equipment productivity, mainly due to subfactors such as operating life, equipment age, and accidents. Based on survey feedback, recommendations were made to overcome these constraints and improve construction equipment productivity.
Article
Business
Atul Kumar Singh, V. R. Prasath Kumar, Muhammad Shoaib, Towiwa Sunday Adebayo, Muhammad Irfan
Summary: The adoption of blockchain technology in the sustainable construction industry in India is slow. This study identifies the significant barriers to adopting blockchain technology for India's sustainable construction industry, including organizational, technological, cultural, legal, security and government barriers. The findings suggest that effective legislative processes and economic incentives are crucial for ensuring blockchain technology integration into sustainable construction practices.
TECHNOLOGICAL FORECASTING AND SOCIAL CHANGE
(2023)
Article
Environmental Sciences
Atul Kumar Singh, Varadhaiya Gounder Ranganathan Prasath Kumar, Jin Hu, Muhammad Irfan
Summary: Blockchain technology is seen as a promising solution for enhancing transparency, efficiency, and security in various industries, including construction. However, implementing blockchain in the construction industry faces several barriers. This study aims to identify and discuss the key barriers to implementing blockchain in the construction industry. The results provide valuable information for policymakers and management to overcome these barriers and increase the level of blockchain adoption in the construction industry.
ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCE AND POLLUTION RESEARCH
(2023)
Review
Environmental Sciences
Atul Kumar Singh, Sharath Chandra Sathvik, Loganathan Krishnaraj, Muhammad Irfan, Varudhaiya Ranganath Prasath Kumar, Cem Isik
Summary: This study aims to evaluate the performance of thermophysical materials in the construction industry and provide an academic basis for understanding trends, developments, and current state of research in this field. The Scopus database was used to analyze 159 papers published between 1968 and 2021 from 60 countries. The International Organization for Standardization has provided significant information on thermal insulating materials, products, components, and applications. Different forms of insulation exist, including solid-state foam insulation, liquid-state insulation, and gasifier form, each with its own characteristics and considerations for energy efficiency.
ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCE AND POLLUTION RESEARCH
(2023)
Article
Engineering, Civil
Atul Kumar Singh, V. R. Prasath Kumar
Summary: This research aims to identify and prioritize the barriers to adopting blockchain-enabled building information modeling (BEBIM) in facility management (FM). The study reveals that adopting BEBIM for FM in India faces significant hurdles, such as limited collaboration and communication among stakeholders, legal constraints in certain jurisdictions, and challenges in establishing trust and governance models. Stakeholders should foster collaboration and communication, develop efficient blockchain technology, and establish a trust and governance model to mitigate these barriers.
BUILT ENVIRONMENT PROJECT AND ASSET MANAGEMENT
(2023)
Proceedings Paper
Construction & Building Technology
Prerna Sharma, V. R. Prasath Kumar, L. Krishnaraj
Summary: Building temperature conditioning requires a significant amount of energy, but proper design and selection of building envelope and components play a crucial role in reducing energy consumption. Forecasting energy consumption and considering alternative energy management measures during the design phase can lead to more energy-efficient buildings.
ADVANCES IN CONSTRUCTION MANAGEMENT, ACMM 2021
(2022)
Article
Management
L. Krishnaraj, V. R. Prasath Kumar, M. Balasubramanian, Naveen Kumar, T. Shyamala
Summary: Sustainability is a key goal in the construction industry, with green building methods being used to reduce energy costs and increase productivity. Analytical tools such as daylight analysis are employed to improve energy efficiency in buildings, ultimately adding value to the structures.
INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF CONSTRUCTION MANAGEMENT
(2022)
