We propose an architecture for a decentralized electronic consignment note (eCMR) management system leveraging blockchain technology. We used Design Science Research (DSR) to guide our work in cooperation with a leading logistics and transportation management solution provider. We started with a multi-vocal analysis of the literature on eCMR, regulations, and technical documentation. Then, we held several round...
Organizations increasingly participate in inter-organizational partnerships that exploit business opportunities supported by shared data assets. Hence, data governance is required to establish collaborative operations between the partners, ensure accountability for shared data assets, define data ownership, identify data provenance, and comply with data-related regulations. This paper presents (1) the structure...
Collaborative networks require inter-organizational business process governance (IO-BPG) mechanisms to define ownership over shared resources and activities, accountability over operations, inter-organizational roles and responsibilities, and strategic partner alignment. We developed an IO-BPG modeling approach aiming to incorporate (1) IT governance activities (e.g., IT performance measurement), (2) data gover...
Background: There is a long tradition of writing about future work in research papers, and information systems design science research (IS DSR) is no exception. However, there is a lack of studies on (1) how IS DSR authors currently envision the next steps for their work and (2) guidelines to improve the communication of opportunities to accumulate knowledge. Method: This paper contributes to this topic, buildi...
The immutability of data stored in a blockchain is a crucial pillar of trust in this technology, which has led to its increasing adoption in various use cases. However, there are situations where the inability to change or delete data may be illegal. European Union’s General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR)—applying to any company processing personal data from European citizens—explicitly entitles individuals ...
After mass production and then mass customization, the time is almost ripe for mass personalization. The goal is to offer unique products designed for the needs of each customer. However, production in larger series of products also has its advantages, and the promise of “lot size one” is still far from being the norm in several sectors of the economy. As a result of an action research project in a small househ...
Background: The current workforce comprises individuals with varied characteristics and work expectations. Consequently, many companies are currently investing resources to design effective work environments with the aim of enhancing their ability to retain top talent. Method: We conducted a Systematic Literature Review (SLR) to investigate how organizations can design effective digital workplaces for their wor...
Besides increasing transparency and demonstrating awareness of the author, self-reported limitations enable other researchers to effectively learn from, build on, validate, and extend the original work. However, this topic is understudied in information systems design science research (IS DSR). The study has assessed 243 IS DSR papers published in the period 2013–2022 and built a typology of the 19 most relevan...
We propose a framework based on ADKAR (awareness, desire, knowledge, ability, and reinforcement) with guidelines tomanage the organizational culture change required for servitization—the transition of a company towards a product–service system(PSS) businessmodel that provides cohesive delivery of products and services, increasingly supported on digital technologies. We departed from a systematic literature revi...
Poucas serão as observações sobre relações interestatais contemporâneas que, de algum modo, não façam referência a intervenção e soberania. Não obstante a variação histórica e geográfica, a omnipresente dialética entre os dois conceitos e respetivas práticas, largamente disseminadas nas relações internacionais, tem um papel determinante no estabelecimento de pressupostos fundacionais da ordem internacional. Est...