Factors Affecting the Adoption of Blockchain Technology in the Supply Chain (Case Study: Users of Asia Sir Aras Rail Transportation Company)
Subject Areas : زيرساختهاي توسعه فناوري و نهادهاي پشتيبان توسعه فناوري
Ali Abroei
1
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Sanaz Shafiee
2
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1 - Department of Information Technology Management, Sheikh Bahaee University, Isfahan, Iran
2 - Department of Information Technology Management, Payame Noor University,Tehran, Iran
Keywords: Technology Acceptance, Blockchain Technology, Supply Chain, Perceived Ease of Use, Perceived Usefulness, Attitude.,
Abstract :
The aim of this research is to investigate the factors influencing the acceptance of blockchain technology in the supply chain of Asia Rail Transport Company users. The statistical population of this study consists of Asia Rail Transport Company users. The sampling method for distributing the questionnaire in this study was random, and a sample size of 134 employees was selected using Cochran's formula. The required information for this study was obtained through a standardized questionnaire, the validity of which was confirmed using convergent and divergent validity and composite reliability confirmed by the Cronbach's alpha. The results of the Cronbach's alpha test indicated high reliability of the questionnaire. The analysis of this research was performed using PLS software, and inferential statistics were used for structural equation modeling tests. The results of the tests showed that perceived ease of use significantly influences perceived usefulness of blockchain technology. Additionally, the perceived ease of use has a significant impact on attitude towards the use of blockchain technology, and the perceived usefulness has a significant impact on attitude toward the use of blockchain technology. Other results showed that attitude towards behavioral intention to use blockchain technology has a significant influence, and perceived usefulness has a significant impact on behavioral intention to use blockchain technology. Based on the research results, it is recommended that companies, considering the factors affecting the acceptance of blockchain technology in the supply chain, take necessary actions during planning to familiarize and educate employees on the use of blockchain technology.
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