Blockchain: transformación estratégica del Supply Chain
Blockchain: Strategic transformation of the Supply Chain
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https://doi.org/10.37767/2468-9785(2025)001Palabras clave:
blockchain, cadena de suministro, gestión estratégica, trazabilidad, transformación digital, supply chain, strategic management, traceability, digital transformationResumen
Blockchain revoluciona las cadenas de suministro globales, ofreciendo trazabilidad instantánea y transparencia sin precedentes. Mediante casos como Walmart y Maersk, este ensayo demuestra cómo esta tecnología genera ventajas competitivas sostenibles, aunque enfrenta desafíos de adopción que definen el futuro del management estratégico.
Abstract
Blockchain revolutionizes global supply chains, delivering instant traceability and unprecedented transparency. Through cases like Walmart and Maersk, this essay demonstrates how this technology creates sustainable competitive advantages, while addressing adoption challenges that define the future of strategic management.
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