When blockchain came up as a concept it was mandatory for bcg and for me personally to understand what this technology is all about and why and how it plays a role in supply chain management.
Blockchain technology and supply chain management.
Blockchains are public and private ledgers with a decentralized data structure.
Subsequently blockchain can increases the efficiency and transparency of supply chains and positively impact everything from warehousing to delivery to payment.
As of now a payment after being initiated by the supplier takes days to reach the manufacturer.
There are several supply chain startups such as cloud logistics who saw an opportunity to provide blockchain enabled supply chain solutions to improve efficiencies and reduce costs for the massive.
The supply chain is a huge network and it s more complex than it was a decade ago.
It provides security and their user friendly features help the supply chain management to overcome many issues.
Blockchain for supply chain management.
How blockchain is disrupting supply chain management.
With blockchain technology properties of decentralization transparency and immutability it is the perfect tool to save the supply chain management industry.