This paper designed and implemented a blockchain-based multisignature approach to digitally transform supply chain governance in multi-tier food supply chains,particularly in a geographically dispersed beef supply cha...This paper designed and implemented a blockchain-based multisignature approach to digitally transform supply chain governance in multi-tier food supply chains,particularly in a geographically dispersed beef supply chain.An exploratory case study was utilised to demonstrate the design,implementation,and evaluation of a blockchainbased multisignature approach that was deployed on the Smart Trade Networks(STN)Proof of Authority(PoA)blockchain system for data collection and validation in a beef supply chain context.The multisignature approach was implemented with a use case to track a shipment of 92 cattle and meat products through key events from farm to food service.The use-case deployment records approximately 6000 data points registered on the STN PoA blockchain system.The real-case deployment illustrates the capability of the blockchain-based multisignature approach to digitally improve beef supply chain governance by enabling whole-of-chain transparency and trustworthy information sharing and supports supply chain professionals to have a better understanding of how to unlock blockchain potential for supply chain transformation.展开更多
基金This study was supported by funding from Food Agility CRC Ltd.and Future Food Systems CRC Ltd.,funded under the Commonwealth Government CRC Program.The CRC Program supports industry-led collaborations among industry,researchers,and the community.
文摘This paper designed and implemented a blockchain-based multisignature approach to digitally transform supply chain governance in multi-tier food supply chains,particularly in a geographically dispersed beef supply chain.An exploratory case study was utilised to demonstrate the design,implementation,and evaluation of a blockchainbased multisignature approach that was deployed on the Smart Trade Networks(STN)Proof of Authority(PoA)blockchain system for data collection and validation in a beef supply chain context.The multisignature approach was implemented with a use case to track a shipment of 92 cattle and meat products through key events from farm to food service.The use-case deployment records approximately 6000 data points registered on the STN PoA blockchain system.The real-case deployment illustrates the capability of the blockchain-based multisignature approach to digitally improve beef supply chain governance by enabling whole-of-chain transparency and trustworthy information sharing and supports supply chain professionals to have a better understanding of how to unlock blockchain potential for supply chain transformation.
