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28. Reverse Supply Chain in the Semiconductor Industry: Examining the Blockchain Implementation

Invited abstract in session MA-23: Circular Economy, Remanufacturing and Recycling, stream Circular Economy, Remanufacturing and Recycling .

Monday, 8:30-10:00
Room: 82 (building: 116)

Authors (first author is the speaker)

1. Davoud Hosseinnezhad
School of Engineering, University of Limerick
2. Sara Saberi
Business School, Worcester Polytechnic Institute
3. Sahar Ebrahimi Bajgani
Worcester Polytechnic Institute
4. Fuminori Toyasaki
York University
5. Cathal Heavey
University of Limerick

Abstract

In response to recent global fluctuations, companies are turning to reverse logistics to minimize waste and increase production capacity. Implementing a reverse supply chain (RSC) is not without challenges, including obtaining e-waste with the right quality, preventing fraud, and disposing of sensitive information securely. Counterfeit electronic parts are a significant threat to the reliability and safety of electronic equipment, highlighting the need for traceable systems to prevent and detect fraudulent activities and protect consumers. Blockchain technology (BCT) offers several characteristics to address these issues while bringing several challenges. It embraces substantial investments, encompassing technological assets and the development of requisite infrastructure. Cultural and governance issues also influence the willingness of all supply chain parties to collaborate on BCT investment. To address these challenges, we model an evolutionary game to investigate the following research questions: how does parties' adoption tendency in the semiconductor industry evolve, considering technical cost, partners' collaboration, and the ultimate goal of achieving complete transparency through BCT adoption? What is the impact of external factors, including cryptocurrency fluctuations and evolving consumer behaviors, on parties' decision-making processes in RSC, particularly concerning their adoption or non-adoption of Blockchain technology?

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Status: accepted


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