Blockchain in health supply chain management: State of art challenges and opportunities

Abstract

Rising global costs and the fragmented nature of the healthcare supply chain creates several challenges. The healthcare industry needs efficient solutions that can streamline supply chain operations and processes in a cost- effective manner. Leading healthcare players are exploring blockchain technologies to achieve efficiencies and gain better control over their supply chains. In this paper, we present the current state of the subject and summarize the benefits and the challenges of the distributed organization and management of supply chains management. Focusing on healthcare, and we discuss the applicability of blockchains in the supply chain domain in the healthcare.