Welcome to our Special-interest-Group (SiG)

Our SiG's objectives:

To share news and disseminate information regarding the deployment of blockchain for supply chain management (SCM).

To examine applications of blockchain for SCM.

To propose innovative solutions to overcome hurdles with the use of blockchain for SCM.

To organize activities (such as seminars, workshops, etc.) to facilitate the exchange of knowledge on using blockchain for SCM.  

Members:

Kapal Dev, Munster Technological University (Ireland); 

Tana (Tina) Siqin, The Hong Kong Polytechnic University;

Jianxi Tang, Nanjing University of Science and Technology;

Yingjia (Katy) Wang, The Hong Kong Polytechnic University;

Xiaoyan (Kelly) Xu, The Hong Kong Polytechnic University;

Lu Yang, , Nanjing University of Science and Technology.

Our related special issues:

International Transactions in Operational Research (open): Operational research models for blockchain. (T.M. Choi)

Transportation Research Part E (open): Sustainable logistics and supply chain management with the use of blockchain. (X. Shi) 

Production and Operations Management (completed): Disruptive technologies for OM. (T.M. Choi)

Annals of Operations Research (closed): Supply chain finance. (S.H. Chung)

International Journal of Production Research (closed): Platform supply chain innovations in the blockchain era  (T.M. Choi)

Annals of Operations Research (closed): Information transparency in supply chains. (T.M. Choi)

IEEE Transactions on Engineering Management (completed): Data analytics for apparel industry. (T.M. Choi)

Decision Sciences (completed): Data analytics for risk management. (T.M. Choi)

Our related publications:

PUBLISHED PAPERS:

Luo, S., T.M. Choi. E-commerce supply chains with considerations of cyber-security: Should governments play a role? Production and Operations Management, published online, 2022. 

Choi, T.M., S. Kumar, X. Yue, H.L. Chan. Disruptive technologies and operations management in the Industry 4.0 era and beyond. Production and Operations Management, 31(1), 9-31, 2022.  

Liu, W., J. Wang, F. Jia, T.M. Choi. Blockchain announcements and stock value: A technology management perspective. International Journal of Operations and Production Management, published online, 2022. 

Choi, T.M., X. Shi. On-demand-ride-hailing-service platforms with hired drivers during coronavirus (COVID-19) outbreak: Can blockchain help? IEEE Transactions on Engineering Management, published online, 2022. 

Liu, N., J. Lin, S. Guo, X. Shi. Fashion Platform Operations in the Sharing Economy with Digital Technologies: Recent Development and Real Case Studies. Annals of Operations Research, published online, 2022.

Choi, T.M., S.H. Chung, X. Sun, X. Wen. Using blockchain to improve buffer-stock-sharing and combat cheating behaviors under virtual pooling. IEEE Transactions on Engineering Management, published online, 2021. 

Siqin, T., T.M. Choi, S.H. Chung, X. Wen. Platform operations in the industry 4.0 era: Recent advances and the 3As framework. IEEE Transactions on Engineering Management, published online, 2022.  

Choi, T.M. Achieving economic sustainability: Operations research for risk analysis and optimization problems in the blockchain era. Annals of Operations Research, published online, 2022. 

Choi, T.M., T. Siqin. Blockchain in logistics and production from Blockchain 1.0 to Blockchain 5.0: An intra-inter-organizational framework. Transportation Research Part E, 160, 102653, 2022. 

Xu, X.Y., T. Siqin, S.H. Chung, T.M. Choi. Seeking survivals under COVID-19: The WhatsApp platform's shopping service operations. Decision Sciences, in press, 2021.

Yang, L., J. Zhang, X. Shi. Can Blockchain Help Food Supply Chains with Platform Operations During COVID-19 Outbreak? Electronic Commerce Research and Applications, 49, 101093, 2021.

X.P. Xu, T.M. Choi. Supply chain operations with online platforms under the cap-and-trade regulation: Impacts of using blockchain technology. Transportation Research Part E, published online, 2021.

Bag, S., S. Gupta, T.M. Choi, A. Kumar. Roles of innovation leadership on using big data analytics to establish resilient healthcare supply chains to combat the COVID-19 Pandemic: A multimethodological study. IEEE Transactions on Engineering Management, published online, 2021.

Shi, X., S. Yao, S. Luo. Innovative platform operations with the use of technologies in the blockchain era. International Journal of Production Research, published online, 2021. 

Choi, T.M., S. Guo, N. Liu, X. Shi. Optimal pricing in on-demand-service-platform-operations with hired agents and risk-sensitive customers in the blockchain era. European Journal of Operational Research, 284 (3), 1031-1042, 2020. [Highly Cited, Web of Science]

Cai, Y., T.M. Choi, J. Zhang. Platform supported supply chain operations in the blockchain era: supply contracting and moral hazards. Decision Sciences, published online, 2020.

Choi, T.M. Financing product development projects in the blockchain era: initial coin offerings versus traditional bank loans. IEEE Transactions on Engineering Management, published online, 2020.

Choi, T.M., S.W. Wallace, Y. Wang. Big data analytics in operations management. Production and Operations Management, 27(10), 1868-1883, 2018. [Highly Cited, Web of Science]

Li, G., L. Li, T.M. Choi, S.P. Sethi. Green supply chain management in Chinese firms: innovative measures and the moderator role of quick response technology. Journal of Operations Management, 66 (7-8), 958-988, 2020. [Highly Cited, Web of Science]

Choi, T.M., S. Luo. Data quality challenges for sustainable fashion supply chain operations in emerging markets: Roles of blockchain, government sponsors and environment taxes. Transportation Research Part E: Logistics and Transportation Review, 131, 139-152, 2019. [Highly Cited, Web of Science]

Araz, O., T.M. Choi, D.L. Olson, F.S. Salman. Role of analytics for operational risk management in the era of big data. Decision Sciences, 51(6), 1320-1346, 2020.

Choi, T.M.. Blockchain-technology-supported platforms for diamond authentication and certification in luxury supply chains. Transportation Research Part E: Logistics and Transportation Review, 128, 17-29, 2019. [Highly Cited, Web of Science]

Choi, T.M., L.P. Feng, R. Li. Information disclosure structure in supply chains with rental service platforms in the blockchain technology era. International Journal of Production Economics 221, 107473, 2020. [Highly Cited, Web of Science]

Choi, T.M., S. Guo, S. Luo. When blockchain meets social-media: Will the result benefit social-media-analytics for supply chain operations management? Transportation Research Part E 135, 101860, 2019.

Dutta, P., T.M. Choi, S. Surbhi, B. Richa. Blockchain technology in supply chain operations: Applications, challenges and research opportunities. Transportation Research Part E, published online.

Shi, X., S. Yao, Y. Ma. When and how should cross-border platforms manage blockchain technology in the presence of purchasing agents? Asia Pacific Journal of Operational Research, published online, 2021. 

Choi, T.M., X. Wen, X. Sun, S.H. Chung. The mean-variance approach for global supply chain risk analysis with air logistics in the blockchain technology era. Transportation Research Part E: Logistics and Transportation Review, 127, 178-191, 2019. [Highly Cited, Web of Science]

Choi, T.M., W.K. Yeung, T.C.E. Cheng, X. Yue. Optimal scheduling and the value of RFID technology in garment manufacturing systems. IEEE Transactions on Engineering Management, 65(1), 72-84, 2018.

Dou, G., T.M. Choi. Will implementing trade-in and green technology together do more harm than good to the environment? European Journal of Operational Research, published online, 2021.

Luo, S., T.M. Choi. Great Partners: How deep learning and blockchain help improve business operations together. Annals of Operations Research, published online, 2021.

Choi, T.M. Creating all-win by blockchain technology in supply chains: Impacts of agents’ risk attitudes towards cryptocurrency. Journal of the Operational Research Society, published online, 2021.

Choi, T.M. Supply chain financing using blockchain: Impacts on supply chains selling fashionable products. Annals of Operations Research, published online, 2021.

Choi, T.M., X. Ouyang. Initial coin offerings for blockchain based product provenance authentication platforms. International Journal of Production Economics, published online, 2021.

WORKING PAPERS:

Tiwari, S., P. Sharma, T.M. Choi, A. Lim.  Blockchain and 3PLs for Global Supply Chains: Stakeholders’ Perspectives and Decision Roadmap. Working paper.

Cai, Y., T.M. Choi, S.P. Sethi, X. Shi. Information Updates and Transparency in Newsvendor-Supply-Chains: Values of Big Data and Block chain Technologies. Working paper.

Choi, T.M., Y.J. Wang. Reducing Consumer-Perceived Risk: When Is It Beneficial to Use Blockchain in Fashion Supply Chains. Working paper. 

Xu, X., B. Shen, S.H. Chung, T.M. Choi. Government Subsidies and Policies for Mask-Production under COVID-19: When Is It Wise to Control-Less. Working paper.

Raj, A., T.M. Choi, R.R. Kumar. Implementing Blockchain for Supply Chain Operations: A Proposed Framework with Meta-Analysis. Working paper.

Li, X., X. Zhao, T.M. Choi, H. Ma, B. Zhang.  Big-Data-Analytics Enabled Emergency Logistics Management: A Practical Framework and Research Opportunities. Working paper. 

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