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  2. Volume 19, Issue 2, 2026
  3. Impacts of Blockchain Applications on Supply Chain Collaboration and Socio-environmental Performance: An Empirical Study

Impacts of Blockchain Applications on Supply Chain Collaboration and Socio-environmental Performance: An Empirical Study

Author(s):

  • Huynh Thanh Thien Pham (School of Information Technology, Deakin University, Australia)
  • Yingcai Liang (Guangxi Zhuang Autonomous Region Product Quality Inspection Research Institute, China)
  • Frank Jiang (School of Information Technology, Deakin University, Australia)
  • Rose Elphick-Darling (Centre for Regional and Rural Futures, Deakin University, Australia)
  • Alessio Bonti (RMIT University, Australia)
  • Mohamed Abdelrazek (A2I2, Deakin University, Australia)
Volume: 19 Issue: 2 Publication Year: 2026 Page: 298-321 Available Online: 5 March 2026 DOI: 10.31387/oscm0650521
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Abstract:
The increasing complexity and volatility of global supply chains have heightened the need for innovative technologies that enhance collaboration and support sustainable operations. While blockchain technology (BCT) has gained significant attention for its potential to improve transparency, accountability, and information sharing, empirical evidence on its practical impact remains limited. This study investigates how three widely discussed BCT use cases, traceability, data-sharing, and smart contracts, influence supply chain collaboration (SCC) and socio-environmental performance (SEP). By focusing on these distinct applications, the study offers a nuanced perspective on the mechanisms through which blockchain enables inter-organizational coordination and advances sustainability objectives. A survey with supply chain professionals was conducted, and the data were analyzed using partial least squares structural equation modeling. The results reveal that all three BCT use cases exert significant positive effects on SCC and SEP, though their relative impact differs. Notably, traceability emerges as the strongest driver of improved socio-environmental outcomes through enhanced collaboration. This study contributes to the emerging body of knowledge on digital supply chain transformation by clarifying the differentiated value of blockchain functionalities. It further provides actionable insights for managers and policymakers seeking to implement blockchain-enabled sustainability strategies.
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@article{huynhthanhthienpham-2026-1730,
  title={Impacts of Blockchain Applications on Supply Chain Collaboration and Socio-environmental Performance: An Empirical Study},
  author={Huynh Thanh Thien  Pham and Yingcai  Liang and Frank  Jiang and Rose  Elphick-Darling and Alessio  Bonti and Mohamed  Abdelrazek},
  journal={Operations and Supply Chain Management: An International Journal},
  year={2026},
  volume={19},
  number={2},
  pages={298--321},
  doi={10.31387/oscm0650521}
}
Huynh Thanh Thien  Pham, Yingcai  Liang, Frank  Jiang, Rose  Elphick-Darling, Alessio  Bonti, Mohamed  Abdelrazek (2026). Impacts of Blockchain Applications on Supply Chain Collaboration and Socio-environmental Performance: An Empirical Study. Operations and Supply Chain Management: An International Journal, 19(2), 298-321. https://doi.org/10.31387/oscm0650521
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