%0 Journal Article
%T Combining Blockchain Technology and the Physical Internet to Achieve Triple Bottom Line Sustainability: A Comprehensive Research Agenda for Modern Logistics and Supply Chain Management
%A Horst Treiblmaier
%J -
%D 2019
%R https://doi.org/10.3390/logistics3010010
%X Abstract Integrating triple bottom line (TBL) goals into supply chains (SCs) is a challenging task which necessitates the careful coordination of numerous stakeholders¡¯ individual interests. Recent technological advancements can impact TBL sustainability by changing the design, structure, and management of modern SCs. Blockchain technology enables immutable data records and facilitates a shared data view along the supply chain. The Physical Internet (PI) is an overarching framework that can be applied to create a layered and comprehensive view of the SC. In this conceptual paper, I define and combine these technologies and derive several high-level research areas and research questions (RQ) to investigate adoption and management as well as structural SC issues. I suggest a theory-based research agenda for the years to come that exploits the strengths of rigorous academic research, while remaining relevant for industry. Furthermore, I suggest various well-established theories to tackle the respective research questions and provide specific directions for future research. View Full-Tex
%K blockchain
%K distributed ledger technology
%K physical internet
%K logistics
%K supply chain management
%K research framework
%K innovation
%K information technology
%K triple bottom line
%K sustainability
%U https://www.mdpi.com/2305-6290/3/1/10