Guan Peng, Wood Lincoln C, Wang Jason X, Duong Linh N K
Department of Management, University of Otago, Dunedin 9054, New Zealand.
Department of Logistics, Marketing, Hospitality and Analytics, University of Huddersfield, UK.
Math Biosci Eng. 2023 Nov 23;20(12):20995-21031. doi: 10.3934/mbe.2023929.
Blockchain technology, marked as a disruptive force across various sectors, including seaport logistics, faces challenges and obstacles that impede its effective adoption. We aim to empirically identify the significant barriers impeding blockchain adoption in the seaport industry and elucidate the interconnected relationships between these impediments. Utilizing the Fuzzy Decision-Making Trial and Evaluation Laboratory Analysis (Fuzzy DEMATEL) technique, we quantify the cause-and-effect relationships between various barriers to blockchain adoption. Structured interviews involving 18 experts were conducted, collecting both qualitative interview data and quantitative data. The nature of ports and the maritime industry did not seem to be accurately reflected in the literature about blockchain adoption, presenting several new findings in this study. Four primary obstacles were identified: 1) Lack of management support and commitment. 2) Issues in supply chain collaboration, communication and coordination. 3) Resistance from and lack of involvement of external stakeholders. 4) The high cost. Furthermore, cost was reaffirmed as a significant factor influencing blockchain adoption. We enhance existing literature by revealing the interdependencies among identified barriers and offers insights for policymakers and industry practitioners. We aim to foster successful blockchain integration in the seaport industry, improving its sustainability performance. During this research, it has been acknowledged by the business sector that the effective employment of business process re-engineering (BPR) and the strategic implementation of blockchain technology are crucial strategies to surmount the obstacles that have impeded the extensive integration of blockchain within port operations.
区块链技术被誉为包括海港物流在内的各个领域的颠覆性力量，但面临着阻碍其有效应用的挑战和障碍。我们旨在通过实证确定阻碍海港行业采用区块链的重大障碍，并阐明这些障碍之间的相互关系。利用模糊决策试验与评价实验室分析（Fuzzy DEMATEL）技术，我们量化了区块链采用过程中各种障碍之间的因果关系。我们对18位专家进行了结构化访谈，收集了定性访谈数据和定量数据。关于区块链采用的文献似乎没有准确反映港口和海运业的性质，本研究提出了一些新发现。我们确定了四个主要障碍：1）缺乏管理支持和承诺。2）供应链协作、沟通和协调方面的问题。3）外部利益相关者的抵制和缺乏参与。4）成本高昂。此外，成本再次被确认为影响区块链采用的一个重要因素。我们通过揭示已识别障碍之间的相互依存关系，丰富了现有文献，并为政策制定者和行业从业者提供了见解。我们旨在促进区块链在海港行业的成功整合，提高其可持续发展绩效。在这项研究中，商业部门已经认识到，有效运用业务流程再造（BPR）和战略性实施区块链技术是克服阻碍区块链在港口运营中广泛整合的障碍的关键策略。
