Evaluating the integration of Blockchain Technologies in Supply Chain Management: a case study of sustainable fishing

As a consequence of the Global pandemic, Supply Change Management (SCM) is becoming more complex due to market uncertainty across value chains; from sourcing materials to logistics and production. With the development of contemporary technology, blockchain may allay this worry by providing the SCM industry with automated software solutions. Blockchain is an emerging technology that supports a distributed and transparent approach to transactions between various entities. Due to increased digital usage across many sectors, the technology is being adopted more commonly in real-world business applications that aim to achieve transparency and security along a distributed chain of processes. Examining how these applications are deployed, based on the respective domain creates opportunities for future research and in advancing current thought processes of supply chain practitioners. This research aims to assess the fishing industry and provide a solution to trace the complete seafood lifecycle by capturing, recording, and tracking all relevant activities and data (e.g., video, photo, documents) from "bait to plate" and provide an open and immutable history record for each transaction in the supply chain of this lifecycle. The research offers valuable insight for supply chain practitioners into how blockchain technology has the potential to disrupt existing supply chain deployments and highlights some challenges of its successful adoption. Emerging blockchain applications aim to help businesses, including supply-chain transparency for a wide range of products

A Comparative Analysis of E-Government in Jamaica and Singapore: An Exploratory Study of Supply-Side Factors

The paper compares the case of Jamaica, which despite a two-decade-long journey, has experienced unsatisfactory progress in implementing e-Government, with that of Singapore, which has achieved considerable success, despite being small island-states of similar-sized populations with British colonial histories, with both nations gaining their independence around the same time in the mid-1960s. Qualitative data gathered from interviews and documentation from supply-side stakeholders were analyzed to better understand the drivers for, and barriers to, the successful implementation of e-Government initiatives. Based on the existing literature, a novel conceptual framework was used to guide the data collection and analysis process. This enabled the presence of previously identified drivers and barriers for e-Government initiatives to be assessed in the context of both countries. The study was also able to surface new and additional factors influencing e-Government implementation, which have not been previously identified within the e-Government research literature, namely Administration/Leadership, e-Readiness, and Communication. The research findings enabled practical and actionable recommendations to those leading e-Government initiatives in Jamaica to improve implementation by overcoming forces that hinder progress. The findings from this study are limited as the research draws on data from limited sources in just two countries

A Comparative Analysis of E-Government in Jamaica and Singapore: An Exploratory Study of Supply-Side Factors

The paper compares the case of Jamaica, which despite a two-decade-long journey, has experienced unsatisfactory progress in implementing e-Government, with that of Singapore, which has achieved considerable success, despite being small island-states of similar-sized populations with British colonial histories, with both nations gaining their independence around the same time in the mid-1960s. Qualitative data gathered from interviews and documentation from supply-side stakeholders were analyzed to better understand the drivers for, and barriers to, the successful implementation of e-Government initiatives. Based on the existing literature, a novel conceptual framework was used to guide the data collection and analysis process. This enabled the presence of previously identified drivers and barriers for e-Government initiatives to be assessed in the context of both countries. The study was also able to surface new and additional factors influencing e-Government implementation, which have not been previously identified within the e-Government research literature, namely Administration/Leadership, e-Readiness, and Communication. The research findings enabled practical and actionable recommendations to those leading e-Government initiatives in Jamaica to improve implementation by overcoming forces that hinder progress. The findings from this study are limited as the research draws on data from limited sources in just two countries

Blockchain-based Supply Chain Management Systems: A Systematic Mapping Study of Academic Research

This research provides an in-depth exploration of the cybersecurity challenges in blockchain technology within the context of Supply Chain Management (SCM). By conducting a systematic literature review (SLR), the study identifies and classifies key cybersecurity issues, revealing the intricate balance between security and operational efficiency in blockchain-integrated SCM systems. The primary focus areas include consensus mechanism failures, smart contract vulnerabilities, network-level attacks, and cryptographic challenges. The study prioritizes these cybersecurity concerns, proposing a sequential approach to address them effectively. It emphasizes the need for continuous refinement in understanding and methodologies to enhance the security and efficiency of blockchain-based SCM systems. The research culminates in the proposition of strategic directions for future research, aiming to fortify blockchain SCM against emerging threats while optimizing its operational efficacy. The findings offer valuable insights for both academia and industry, highlighting the critical role of cybersecurity in the successful integration and sustainability of blockchain technology in SCM