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Book SynopsisRemko van Hoek, is Professor of Supply Chain Management in the Walton College of Business at the University of Arkansas. Formerly Chief Procurement Officer for the Walt Disney Company, he has held senior supply chain executive roles in the US and Europe at several companies, including Nike and PwC. He also is the Chair of the Board of Directors of the Council of Supply Chain Management Professionals (CSCMP).
Brian Fugate is the Oren Harris Chair in Transportation, Chair of the Department of Supply Chain Management at the University of Arkansas, and MIT Fulbright Senior Research Scholar.
Marat Davletshin was formerly an Operations Manager with Amazon and is currently at the University of Arkansas.
Matthew A. Waller is the Dean of the Sam M. Walton College of Business at the University of Arkansas, where he also serves as the Sam M. Walton Leadership Chair and a Professor of Supply Chain Management.
Trade Review"Offers insight into how and where to consider blockchain in the supply chain and how to approach geting started. Blockchain has not yet proven to be a scalable solution for supply chain problems, but in isolated cases use cases it has already become an enabler of new value creation and capability development. This book will be helpful for supply chain leaders to separate hype from reality as they shape their strategy." * Cameron Geiger, Senior Vice President, Walmart US Supply Chain *
"The most successful supply chain leaders are inquisitive about new technologies. The authors' research and deep passion to find out all we can and anticipate future options are laid out in an easy-to-understand fashion. The content is absorbable and engaging, and readers will certainly be better equipped as the future of blockchain unfolds." * Rick Blasgen, President and CEO, Council of Supply Chain Management Professionals *
Table of Contents
- Chapter - 01: Understanding blockchain technology;
- Chapter - 02: Using blockchain as a new database;
- Chapter - 03: Common blockchain features;
- Chapter - 04: How to adopt blockchain and bridge the gaps;
- Chapter - 05: Supply chain operations and blockchain;
- Chapter - 06: Blockchain as a supplier of a stable and secure supply chain system;
- Chapter - 07: The implications of traceability across the supply chain;
- Chapter - 08: Blockchain technology and advantages for marketing products and services;
- Chapter - 09: What is the business case for embracing blockchain?
