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Blockchain Technology as a Catalyst of Change: Insights for Supply Chain Entrepreneurs
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Abstract
The impact of Blockchain technology has been felt across the globe, but it’s the world of supply chain that has seem some of the most startling shifts. In that regard, supply chain start ups has an avenue to change, being able to leverage blockchain’s advantages of transparency, immutability, and decentralization. The objective of this paper is to integrate the theory of disruptive innovation in the context of supply chain start ups, analyze the determinants of their real applications, and the problems in implementing blockchain technology. The research ends by providing practical insights on how startups can better utilize blockchain technology and discusses topics for future investigations.
Keywords
Supply chain, startups, decentralized, Blockchain
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Wang,Y. (2025).Blockchain Technology as a Catalyst of Change: Insights for Supply Chain Entrepreneurs.Advances in Economics, Management and Political Sciences,160,17-23.
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