Aterials Management and Adoption of Blockchain Technology on Supply Chain Efficiency: A Study of Nigerian Breweries Ama Enugu Nigeria

Objective: The objective of this study is to investigate materials management and adoption of blockchain technology on supply chain efficiency, with the aim of examining the effect of application of technology in materials management as drivers of profitability in Nigerian Breweries Plc Ama, Enugu in South East Nigeria. Theoretical Framework: In this topic, the main concepts and theories that underpin the research are presented. These are the Resource-based view theory of the firm (RBV) and the theory of risk and uncertainty bearing on profit, stand out providing a solid basis for understanding the context of the investigation. Method: The methodology adopted for this research comprises of survey research design anchored on descriptive statistic is adopted. The population consist of staff that are directly in charge of handling materials in the surveyed organization. These departments are retail, logistics, warehouse and production. The entire population was used given its small size. Data collection was the use of questionnaire comprising of 224 structured copies served to the participants. Results and Discussion: The results obtained revealed a positive correlation between application of technology and increased level of profitability and the role of blockchain of technology in sustainable supply chain management. In the discussion section, these results are contextualized in light of the theoretical framework, highlighting the implications and relationships identified. The limitation of the study is that it is a one company investigation which might not be used to generalize the entire brewery sub-sector in South East Nigeria. Research Implications: The practical and theoretical implications of this research are discussed providing insights into how the results can be applied or influence practices in the field of production and operation management. These implications could encompass application of technology in driving sustainable industrial operations through man power training. It could also reverse the intention of Nigerian Breweries from divesting from Enugu, South East Nigeria. Originality/value: This study contributes to the literature by highlighting the originality of the research through the innovative approach on blockchain technology application on materials management operations. The relevance and value of this research are evidenced by how the results obtained may impact the area of the application of blockchain technology knowledge in production and operations management practice.