Blockchain-based life cycle assessment: An implementation framework and system architecture
Blockchain-based life cycle assessment: An implementation framework and system architecture
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10.1016/j.resconrec.2019.104512
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2020-01
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A. Zhang;Ray Y Zhong;Muhammad Farooque;Kai Kang;V. G. Venkatesh
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作者：
A. Zhang;Ray Y Zhong;Muhammad Farooque;Kai Kang;V. G. Venkatesh
生命周期评价（LCA）被广泛用于评价产品或服务的环境影响。由于跟踪和量化多个供应链阶段的输入和输出的复杂性，收集可靠的数据是LCA的主要挑战。区块链技术为克服可持续供应链管理的挑战提供了理想的解决方案。它与物联网（IoT）和大数据分析和可视化相结合，可以帮助组织在实施LCA以提高供应链可持续性方面实现卓越运营。本研究开发了一个框架来指导基于区块链的LCA的实施。提出了一种集成区块链、物联网、大数据分析和可视化的系统架构。建议的实现框架和系统架构由具有区块链应用程序经验的从业者进行验证。该研究还分析了系统实施成本，并讨论了潜在问题和解决方案，以及管理和政策影响。
Life cycle assessment (LCA) is widely used for assessing the environmental impacts of a product or service. Collecting reliable data is a major challenge in LCA due to the complexities involved in the tracking and quantifying inputs and outputs at multiple supply chain stages. Blockchain technology offers an ideal solution to overcome the challenge in sustainable supply chain management. Its use in combination with internet-of-things (IoT) and big data analytics and visualization can help organizations achieve operational excellence in conducting LCA for improving supply chain sustainability. This research develops a framework to guide the implementation of Blockchain-based LCA. It proposes a system architecture that integrates the use of Blockchain, IoT, and big data analytics and visualization. The proposed implementation framework and system architecture were validated by practitioners who were experienced with Blockchain applications. The research also analyzes system implementation costs and discusses potential issues and solutions, as well as managerial and policy implications.