Dr. Christopher Münch studied industrial engineering at the Friedrich-Alexander-Universität (FAU) Erlangen-Nürnberg, where he received his doctorate in 2022 at the Chair of Supply Chain Management. In addition to his teaching and research activities as a post-doctoral researcher at FAU, he also teaches at the Ostbayerische Technischen Hochschule (OTH) Amberg-Weiden. He is also an academic advisor and jury member for various institutions, including the German Sustainability Award and Best of Consulting, as well as a reviewer for numerous scientific journals and conferences. His research interests include structural changes in supply chains in the context of sustainability and digitalization.
Trust, Cooperation, and Power – The Social Dimension of Blockchain Technology in Circular Supply Chains
The research project aims to investigate the social implications of integrating blockchain technology into circular supply chains. It will be analyzed to what extent blockchains can contribute to strengthening trust between market players and whether this increased trust leads to greater cooperation and an increased exchange of information. Furthermore, it will be investigated whether the intensive transfer of information made possible by this reduces the dominance of existing manufacturers and thus contributes to a fairer organization of supply chains. By answering these questions, the aim is to gain a comprehensive understanding of the social impact of blockchain technology in the circular economy in order to be able to shape future economic and political strategies in a well-founded manner.