This book contributes to blockchain applications in food supply chain management from both theoretical and practical perspectives. By using the case study research method, it empirically investigates why and how food companies implement blockchain technology. Moreover, it proposes a conceptual framework based on the case findings and extant literature.
The book provides empirical evidence to verify academic findings such as critical success factors and barriers. Furthermore, it identifies the implementation process to answer the ¿how¿ question. Uniquely, it applies the innovation process model and the practice-based view (PBV) to studies on food supply chains and blockchain. Thus, building on the original model and theory, it enriches the theory on blockchain implementation, making it a valuable asset for all researchers and practitioners interested in blockchain adoption and food supply chain management.

Dr. Chen Zhang studied supply chain management at Southampton Business School, University of Southampton, UK. Her main research interests are in blockchain technology and food supply chains.

Dr. Yu (Jack) Gong is an Associate Professor of Operations Management and Director CORMSIS Business Liaison (China) at Southampton Business School, University of Southampton, UK. He has published in several high-quality journals, such as International Journal of Operations & Production Management (IJOPM), International Journal of Production Economics (IJPE) and International Journal of Production Research (IJPR), and has served as guest editor for both IJOPM and IJPR. Prior to his academic career, he worked at management consulting firms in Malaysia and China. His main research interests are in sustainable supply chain management and supply chain innovation.

Prof. Steve Brown is an Honorary Professor at Sussex Business School, University of Sussex, UK. He is an internationallyrespected researcher in the areas of operations management and strategy. He has served as Editor in Chief of the International Journal of Operations & Production Management (IJOPM, ABS 4), an Associate Editor for IJOPM, and an Advisory Board Member for Technovation.

Chapter 1 Introduction.- Chapter 2 Literature Review.- Chapter 3 Research Methodology.- Chapter 4 Within-Case Analysis - Beef Ledger.- Chapter 5 Within-case Analysis - W Company.- Chapter 6 Within-case Analysis - Fair ChainChapter 7 Cross-case Analysis.- Chapter 8 Discussion.- Chapter 9 Implications and Conclusion