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- Elliot, Viktor, et al.
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CEOs’ understanding of blockchain technology and its adoption in export-oriented companies in West Sweden: a survey
- 2021
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Ingår i: Journal of Global Operations and Strategic Sourcing. - 2398-5364.
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Tidskriftsartikel (refereegranskat)abstract
- Purpose – The purpose of this paper is to study current practices in adopting blockchain technology amongst export companies in West Sweden and to capture their CEOs’ knowledge of and attitudes towards blockchains. Design/methodology/approach – Factors enabling or hindering the adoption of blockchains were identified from a comprehensive literature review and a survey of 72 chief executive officers (CEOs) of exportoriented firms in West Sweden, all with turnovers exceeding e2m, regarding their knowledge of and attitudes towards blockchains. Findings – Blockchain technology is not currently perceived to provide benefits that would outweigh the costs of introducing it into West Sweden’s export firms. Nevertheless, the findings suggest that such technology, though currently too immature to meet today’s industrial requirements, could experience more widespread use if certain key factors (i.e. lower cost, traceability, improved security or trustworthiness and new blockchain-enabled business models) are prioritised. Research limitations/implications – Answered by 72 CEOs, the survey achieved a response rate of 6%, meaning that the findings are only exploratory. Even so, they offer new insights into CEOs’ attitudes towards blockchain technology. Practical implications – The CEOs reported comparatively limited knowledge of and experience with implementing blockchains, the lack of which has hampered their large-scale implementation in multi-actor supply chains. Social implications – Negative sentiment amongst CEOs towards blockchain technology may lower onthe-job satisfaction amongst tech personnel aspiring to develop and implement blockchain applications in their firms. Originality/value – Knowledge of and attitudes towards blockchain technology amongst top-level managers, as well as about factors enabling or hindering its adoption, guide managers in crafting strategies for implementing blockchains in their organisations and maximising the benefits therein. Unlike past studies focussing on technological aspects or views of experts and middle-management, the study was designed to capture the views of CEOs.
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- Basu Bal, Abhinayan, 1980, et al.
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Different Perspectives on Supply Chain Finance – In search of a holistic approach
- 2017
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Ingår i: PLAN’s Research and Application Conference, 25-26 October, Gothenburg.
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Konferensbidrag (övrigt vetenskapligt/konstnärligt)abstract
- This paper discusses from a logistics services, financial and legal standpoint the possibility to deliver SCF solutions to the entire supply chain. Particularly the potential new role of LSPs as independent third parties that can assist in verification and risk assessment for trade financiers or add supply chain finance to the service portfolio. Based on a conceptual model defining supply chain finance and financial supply chain management, the research approach includes conceptual development complemented by financial and legal analysis. The findings in the areas of information asymmetry, visibility, working capital and division of roles can foster innovation in the financial technology arena for greater financial inclusion in international trade.
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- Basu Bal, Abhinayan, 1980, et al.
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Different Perspectives on Supply Chain Finance – In search of a holistic approach
- 2018
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Ingår i: Gong, S., Cullinane, K., (Eds.) Finance and Risk Management for International Logistics and the Supply Chain, 1st Edition. - Oxford : Elsevier. - 9780128138304 ; , s. 35-54
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Bokkapitel (refereegranskat)abstract
- This chapter discusses from a logistics services, financial and legal standpoint the possibility to deliver Supply Chain Finance (SCF) solutions to the entire supply chain. Particularly the potential new role of Logistics Service Providers (LSPs) as independent third parties that can assist in verification and risk assessment for trade financiers or add SCF to the service portfolio. Based on a conceptual model defining SCF and financial supply chain management, the research approach includes conceptual development complemented by financial and legal analysis. The findings in the areas of information asymmetry, visibility, working capital and division of roles can foster innovation in the financial technology arena for greater financial inclusion in international trade.
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- Basu Bal, Abhinayan, 1980, et al.
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THE ROLE OF LOGISTICS SERVICE PROVIDERS IN ADVANCING SUPPLY CHAIN FINANCE
- 2017
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Ingår i: NOFOMA 2017 Conference, 7-9th of June, Lund.
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Konferensbidrag (övrigt vetenskapligt/konstnärligt)abstract
- This paper investigates from a financial, logistics and legal standpoint the possibility to deliver enhanced supply chain finance (SCF) solutions to small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) through logistics service providers (LSPs) who act as validators and increase visibility of supply chains.
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