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| Construct | ID | Item |
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| Relative advantage | RA1 | Blockchain technology enables transparency of data across various supply chain participants |
| RA2 | Blockchain technology allows tracking of the route of the material from its origin to the delivery point |
| RA3 | Blockchain technology provides the availability of data with an exact timestamp |
| RA4 | Blockchain technology enables a verifiable record of each and every transaction across the supply chain |
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| Technology compatibility | TC1 | The current hardware and software infrastructure in our organization can be compatible with blockchain technology |
| TC2 | The use of blockchain technology is consistent with our organization’s culture and values |
| TC3 | The changes introduced by blockchain technology are consistent with the existing practices in our organization |
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| Complexity of technology | CX1 | The skills necessary for using blockchain technology are too complicated for our staff |
| CX2 | It is difficult to learn how to apply blockchain technology in supply chain management |
| CX3 | The tools of blockchain technology are not easy to use |
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| Technology readiness | TR1 | Our organization understands how blockchain technology can support our supply chains |
| TR2 | Our organization is dedicated to acquiring the required managerial and technical skills for implementing blockchain technology in supply chains |
| TR3 | Our organization is dedicated to ensuring that employees are regularly updated with knowledge on blockchain technology |
| TR4 | Our organization adequately understands how to utilize blockchain technology in supply chains |
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| Top management support | TOP1 | Our top management supports the implementation of blockchain technology |
| TOP2 | Our top management is ready to provide the necessary resources for the introduction of blockchain technology |
| TOP3 | Our top management is willing to take the possible risks involved in the adoption of blockchain technology |
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| Security concerns | SC1 | Degree of organization’s concern with data security while using blockchain technology |
| SC2 | Degree of organization’s concern with the security of online transactions while using blockchain technology |
| SC3 | Degree of organization’s concern about privacy while using blockchain technology |
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| Cost concerns | CA1 | Blockchain technology adoption requires high hardware and software facility costs |
| CA2 | Blockchain technology adoption requires a high cost of training and recruiting |
| CA3 | Blockchain technology adoption requires high up-front investment costs |
| Perceived usefulness | PU1 | Using blockchain technology will allow us to improve supply chain performance |
| PU2 | Using blockchain technology will allow us to improve supply chain productivity |
| PU3 | Using blockchain technology will allow us to improve supply chain efficiency |
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| Perceived ease of use | PEOU1 | It is easy-to-use blockchain technology |
| PEOU2 | The features of blockchain technology are clear and understandable |
| PEOU3 | As compared to conventional ways of supply chain management, blockchain technology can be used with more ease |
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| Government support | GS1 | The government actively supports the adoption of blockchain technology |
| GS2 | The government policies are in favor of the adoption of blockchain technology by the industry |
| GS3 | There is a legal framework to solve disputes arising out of the use of blockchain technology |
| GS4 | The regulations are sufficient to protect the use of blockchain technology |
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| Vendor support | VS1 | Blockchain technology vendors are providing incentives to our organization for the adoption of their products and services |
| VS2 | Blockchain technology vendors provide our organization with adequate technical support for blockchain technology adoption |
| VS3 | Blockchain technology vendors provide our organization with appropriate training for the use of this technology |
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| Adoption intention | AI1 | Our organization intends to adopt blockchain technology in supply chain management in the near future |
| AI2 | Our organization intends to digitally transform the supply chain management in the near future |
| AI3 | Our organization is likely to use blockchain technology in supply chain management on a regular basis in the near future |
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