Impact of Block Chain Technology under Supply Chain Management in FMCG Sector in Pakistan

Abstract

This study aims to investigate the impact of block chain technology on supply chain management and firm performance in FMCG sector of Pakistan. This study uses block chain technology as independent variable. Whereas, supply chain management and firm performance are used as the dependent variables to investigate the relationship between block chain technology, supply chain management and firm performance in FMCG sector of Pakistan. To assess the relationship, quantitative research method is used. Primary data is collected with the help of structured questionnaire (adopted from previous research studies) using 5-Likert scale. Adopted questionnaire was distributed amongst the supply chain members working for FMCG sector of Pakistan and 280 responses (sample size finalized through Morgan’s Table) were gathered from the respondents through convenience sampling technique. Data collected from the respondents were analyzed through SPSS Software with the help of statistical tests (such as reliability, descriptive frequencies and statistics, correlation and regression analysis). Based on the findings, block chain technology positively impacts supply chain management and firm performance in FMCG sector of Pakistan. Conclusively, findings of this study prove that positive change in block chain technology brings a definite increase in supply chain management and firm performance in FMCG sector of Pakistan.