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The Role of Blockchain Technology in Supply Chain and Logistics Sector: A Literature Review for the Period 2015-2024
Abstract
This study systematically analyzes 50 academic publications focusing on blockchain applications in
supply chain and logistics processes between 2015 and 2024. Following a systematic literature review
method based on PRISMA principles, comprehensive searches were conducted in databases including
Google Scholar, ScienceDirect, ResearchGate, SpringerLink, IEEE Xplore, and Wiley Online Library
using relevant keywords. From an initial pool of 135 publications, 50 studies were selected based on
clear inclusion and exclusion criteria for detailed analysis. The introduction outlines blockchain's
benefits in supply chains such as transparency, reliability, and traceability. The literature review
categorizes blockchain applications into key themes including IoT integration, smart contracts, and
fraud prevention. Developmental trends and thematic evolution over the decade are visualized and
critically examined. The evaluation and conclusion sections offer a critical assessment of the literature,
highlighting challenges such as scalability, energy consumption, and regulatory gaps. The study
further emphasizes the importance of regulatory frameworks with country-specific examples and
proposes actionable directions for future research. Overall, the study underscores blockchain’s
significant potential to enhance reliability, sustainability, and operational efficiency in supply chain
management, while calling for more applied research and sector-specific adaptations.
Keywords
References
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Details
Primary Language
English
Subjects
Machine Learning (Other)
Journal Section
Review Article
Publication Date
July 31, 2025
Submission Date
March 14, 2025
Acceptance Date
June 14, 2025
Published in Issue
Year 2025 Volume: 13 Number: 3
APA
Yüksel, M., & Demirci, H. (2025). The Role of Blockchain Technology in Supply Chain and Logistics Sector: A Literature Review for the Period 2015-2024. Duzce University Journal of Science and Technology, 13(3), 1331-1345. https://doi.org/10.29130/dubited.1658171
AMA
1.Yüksel M, Demirci H. The Role of Blockchain Technology in Supply Chain and Logistics Sector: A Literature Review for the Period 2015-2024. DUBİTED. 2025;13(3):1331-1345. doi:10.29130/dubited.1658171
Chicago
Yüksel, Mehmet, and Hüseyin Demirci. 2025. “The Role of Blockchain Technology in Supply Chain and Logistics Sector: A Literature Review for the Period 2015-2024”. Duzce University Journal of Science and Technology 13 (3): 1331-45. https://doi.org/10.29130/dubited.1658171.
EndNote
Yüksel M, Demirci H (July 1, 2025) The Role of Blockchain Technology in Supply Chain and Logistics Sector: A Literature Review for the Period 2015-2024. Duzce University Journal of Science and Technology 13 3 1331–1345.
IEEE
[1]M. Yüksel and H. Demirci, “The Role of Blockchain Technology in Supply Chain and Logistics Sector: A Literature Review for the Period 2015-2024”, DUBİTED, vol. 13, no. 3, pp. 1331–1345, July 2025, doi: 10.29130/dubited.1658171.
ISNAD
Yüksel, Mehmet - Demirci, Hüseyin. “The Role of Blockchain Technology in Supply Chain and Logistics Sector: A Literature Review for the Period 2015-2024”. Duzce University Journal of Science and Technology 13/3 (July 1, 2025): 1331-1345. https://doi.org/10.29130/dubited.1658171.
JAMA
1.Yüksel M, Demirci H. The Role of Blockchain Technology in Supply Chain and Logistics Sector: A Literature Review for the Period 2015-2024. DUBİTED. 2025;13:1331–1345.
MLA
Yüksel, Mehmet, and Hüseyin Demirci. “The Role of Blockchain Technology in Supply Chain and Logistics Sector: A Literature Review for the Period 2015-2024”. Duzce University Journal of Science and Technology, vol. 13, no. 3, July 2025, pp. 1331-45, doi:10.29130/dubited.1658171.
Vancouver
1.Mehmet Yüksel, Hüseyin Demirci. The Role of Blockchain Technology in Supply Chain and Logistics Sector: A Literature Review for the Period 2015-2024. DUBİTED. 2025 Jul. 1;13(3):1331-45. doi:10.29130/dubited.1658171