Abstract

This study provides an overview of the benefits that the integration of Internet of Things (IoT) and Blockchain can produce in the performance conditions of the humanitarian aid supply chain (HASC) that involve resources, processes, products, results and impacts based on emergency models. previous humanitarians. Thus, an integrated model for HASC is suggested that aims to overcome problems related to online data access, inconsistencies or manipulated information. We differentiate several phases in Blockchain and IoT technology. Considering the large number of parties involved in HASC, traditional centralized information systems become very vulnerable. In the same sense, the lack of mutual knowledge hinders the development and implementation of information and communication systems that can guarantee the transparency, reliability, security and integrity of the process. The joint use of IoT and Blockchain can overcome them. In fact, the lessons learned from the early stages of the Covid-19 crisis point in this direction. For the HASC, it is necessary to develop a gradual implementation process, starting with those challenges with the greatest cost-benefit ratio, taking into account the evolution of technology when applied to warehouse management, traceability and monitoring.

Presenters

Daniel Arias Aranda
Catedrático / Professor, Organización de Empresas / Business Management, Universidad de Granada, Granada, Spain

Details

Presentation Type

Paper Presentation in a Themed Session

Theme

Organizational Intangibles and Tangible Value

KEYWORDS

Covid19, Blockchain, Supply Chain, Humanitarianism, IoT

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