New Trend in Supply Chain and Logistics Operations: Blockchain Technology

Abstract

In the supply chain and logistics sector, technologies such as remotely operated systems are being adopted to facilitate the movement, storage, and distribution of goods and to improve customer services. With Industry 4.0, advanced technologies that enable objects to connect with each other have started to be used. Blockchain technology has also begun to be embraced as an advanced technology used in the supply chain and logistics sectors, as in many other fields. This article provides a comprehensive overview of blockchain technology in the context of supply chain and logistics. It examines the use of blockchain technology in supply chain and logistics operations. First, the definition and historical development of blockchain are addressed, emphasizing its significance in modern businesses. The article highlights various applications of blockchain technology in the sector and its contributions to supply chain and logistics operations.

Keywords

• Supply chain
• logistics
• blockchain technology

Tedarik Zinciri ve Lojistik Operasyonlarında Yeni Eğilim: Blok Zinciri Teknolojisi

Abstract

Tedarik zinciri ve lojistik sektöründe, malların hareketini, depolanmasını ve dağıtımını kolaylaştırmak ve müşteri hizmetlerini iyileştirmek için uzaktan çalıştırılan sistemler gibi teknolojiler benimsenmektedir. Endüstri 4.0 ile birlikte nesnelerin birbirleri ile bağlantı kurduğu ileri teknolojiler kullanılmaya başlanmıştır. Blok zinciri teknolojisi de birçok alanda olduğu gibi tedarik zinciri ve lojistik alanında kullanılan ileri teknolojiler arasında benimsenmeye başlamıştır. Bu makale, tedarik zinciri ve lojistik bağlamında blok zinciri teknolojisine kapsamlı bir genel bakış sunmaktadır. Makalede, tedarik zinciri ve lojistik operasyonlarında blok zinciri teknolojisinin kullanımı incelenmektedir. Öncelikle blok zincirin tanımı ve tarihsel gelişimi ele alınarak, modern işletmelerdeki önemine vurgu yapılmaktadır. Makalede, blok zinciri teknolojisinin sektördeki çeşitli uygulamaları, tedarik zinciri ve lojistik operasyonlarına katkısı üzerinde durulmaktadır.

Keywords

• Tedarik zinciri
• lojistik
• blok zinciri teknolojisi

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