Authors : Sanskruthi B S; Vaishnavi A Gundabhaktar; Yashashwini V; Yashwanth S; Dr. Manohar P

Volume/Issue : Volume 9 - 2024, Issue 11 - November

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DOI : https://doi.org/10.5281/zenodo.14350809

Abstract : A blockchain-based shipment management and tracking system utilizes Ethereum technology and address critical challenges in traditional tracking systems, including lack of transparency, inefficiencies, and trust issues. The solution facilitates decentralized product tracking, automating key processes such as product registration, shipment updates, and delivery confirmations through the implementation of smart contracts. Unlike centralized systems employed by companies like Amazon and Flipkart, this approach offers comprehensive end-to- end traceability, enhanced security, and the elimination of intermediaries. The decentralized framework ensures that all stakeholders—suppliers, distributors, and buyers— have access to an immutable record of product status and history, thereby fostering increased trust and accountability. The survey delves into the development process, encompassing smart contract creation, front-end and back-end integration, and addresses the challenges associated with deployment on a public blockchain. By highlighting the transformative potential of blockchain technology, the study underscores how it can significantly enhance supply chain operations through improved efficiency, transparency, and cost reduction, positioning it as a superior alternative to conventional tracking systems.

Keywords : Blockchain, Ethereum, Supply Chain Management, Smart Contracts, Decentralization, Product Tracking, Transparency, Trust, Automation, Immutability.

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