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3. We use IJoT technology to optimize manufacturing in real-time production and supply chain networks by networking equipment, sensors, controls, and business systems. 4. We use UloT technology to collect far more data from an increasing number of sensors. 5. We use IloT technology to monitor, collect, analyze, and instantly act on information automatically. Blockchain Technology Utilization (Zelbst et al., 2020) Please indicate the extent to which you agree or disagree with each statement (I= strongly disagree, 7= strongly agree) . 1. We use Blockchain technology to securely record transaction data as products move through the supply chain. 2. We use Blockchain technology to reduce the amount of time required to complete complex transactions with our supply chain partners. 3. We use Blockchain technology to reduce the costs associated with resolving complex transactions with our supply chain partners. 4. We use Blockchain to improve the security of our information systems used to share information among our supply chain partners. 5. We use Blockchain technology to enhance privacy. 6. We use Blockchain technology to improve auditability. 7. We use Blockchain technology to increase operational efficiency. Supply Chain Transparency (Zelbst et al., 2020) Please indicate the extent to which you agree or disagree with each statement (I= strongly disagree, 7 = strongly agree). 1. We have a transparency system that allows our supply chain partners and our customers to rapidly validate the origins of our products and services. 2. We have mapped our supply chain and provide the mapping information to our supply chain partners and our customers. 3. Material flows from our suppliers have been mapped and related information is available for our supply chain partners and customers to view. 4. We provide our supply chain partners and our customers with information that allows them to easily determine the specific materials used to make our products and where those materials are produced. 5. We provide our supply chain partners and our customers with information that allows them to easily determine from where materials used in our products originate. 6. We provide our supply chain partners and our customers with information that proves that the materials used to produce our products are responsibly and sustainably sourced or produced. Supply Chain Traceability (Morana, 2016; Dai et al., 2015; Womack et al., 2016) Please indicate the extent to which you agree or disagree with each statement (I= strongly disagree, 7= strongly agree). 1. We have a traceability system that traces products, parts, materials, and services from suppliers through processing and distribution to final customers. (Morana, 2016; Dai et al., 2015)