Variability of Smart Contract Technology Implementation in Transport and Logistics Chains

Abstract

The article presents scenarios for the transition to smart contract technology, compiled as a result of a study of the functioning of transport and logistics chains formed by the largest Russian railway company, JSC "Russian Railways", and also specifies a set of conditions for the introduction and effective use of this technology. It is determined that a necessary condition for the introduction of smart contract technology for the largest transport and logistics companies, which mainly occupy a monopoly position in their segment of the logistics services market, is to focus on an expanded transport and logistics chain and the presence of Mature processes. Special attention is paid to methodological tools for assessing the maturity of internal processes of a focus company in the transport and logistics chain. The presented approach is recommended for use by large operators that own infrastructure facilities and act as focus companies in transport and logistics chains.