Adaptation of block chain technology in SCM for steering managerial strategies: investigative study under Indian context

Purpose Block chain technology (BCT) has apparent capability of handling information in digital format, which dragged attention the practitioners for its utility industrial and manufacturing practices. Conversely, managerial adoption BCT is relatively limited, motivated authors to identify crucial dimensions that can persuade acceptance from an executive perspective. Thus, present study aimed conduct understand barriers under implementation supply management (SCM) small medium enterprises (SMEs). Design/methodology/approach The investigated evident BCT. A questionnaire based survey performed collect primary data service companies India. Survey responses are received online analyzed a scorecard. scorecard embedded scribed entries Likert scale determine relative score. Findings In study, sixteen three categories named as technological, organizational environmental evaluated, where, five sub-barriers technological domain, seven domain four evaluated. findings determined factors, i.e. “complexity setup/use”, “Security privacy concern” “Technological awareness” mostly affect adaptation SCM. “Market dynamics”, “Scalability” “Cost” do not influence intention adopt technology. Originality/value Only few studies have endeavored ascertain SCM SMEs developing country like filling momentous gap mapping scholastic literature. expected enable important factors be considered adopting their curriculum. Furthermore, may benefit developers suppliers endure customized solutions on findings.