Analysis and Prioritization of Key Blockchain Capabilities to Achieve Sustainable Development Goals in the Banking Supply Chain (Case study: Saderat Bank of Mazandaran Province)

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1 Master&Master's student in Industrial, Production and Operations Management, Faculty of Economics and Administrative Sciences, University of Mazandaran, Babolsaramp;#039;s student

2 Department of Industrial Management, Faculty of Economics and Administrative Sciences, University of Mazandaran, Babolsar

Abstract

This research aims to identify and prioritize Blockchain technology capabilities toward achieving Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) in the banking supply chain sector. To this end, a mixed-methods approach was adopted, beginning with a systematic literature review (analyzing 337 selected articles from the Scopus database) and expert interviews to initially extract 19 capabilities across six dimensions: technological-operational, fundamental-resultant, organizational-cultural, economic, environmental, and social. These factors were then screened using the Fuzzy Delphi technique with the participation of five senior banking managers and experts, resulting in the confirmation of 15 final capabilities. Subsequently, the novel Fermatean Fuzzy Weighted Influence Non-linear Gauge System (FF-WINGS) method was employed to analyze the causal-effect relationships and determine the weight of each capability, given its ability to model verbal uncertainties and non-linear interactions. The findings show that "Privacy and Security" and "Economic and Financial Capability" are the most influential (causal) factors in the system. Regarding overall importance, the "Cost Savings" capability holds the highest significance in the banking supply chain network, followed by "Minimizing the Role of Intermediaries" and "Transparency." The results suggest that successful Blockchain implementation in Iranian banking necessitates a primary focus on security infrastructure and the reduction of operational costs.

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Supply Chain Management
Volume 27, Issue 89 - Serial Number 89
Serial number 89. Winter 2026
December 2026
Pages 71-100

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  • Receive Date: 02 September 2025
  • Revise Date: 22 November 2025
  • Accept Date: 16 December 2025
  • Publish Date: 20 February 2026

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