Hyper ledger fabric induced supershop supply chain management model for securing product authenticity

Abstract

Blockchain is a relatively new technology but has so much to offer. That is why in order to maintain proper security and controlled transparency to Supershop System we are going to induce Hyperledger Fabric System in our blockchain platform. This paper will include the use of blockchain technology for the Supershop System, and different research works to back up the technology we are using. The diagrams and flowcharts are given in the paper to help understand the making of the system in a pictorial manner. The different hardware and prerequisites needed are mentioned in the paper along with the description of the baseline implementation of the system. This paper also shows how the network is made and how multiple organizations may fit in this system. After the creation of a proper network with the Hyperledger Fabric system, this paper shows that it is not only possible to make a Supershop System with the help of a blockchain but also make it more secure and maintain authenticity of products. The work of this research is to ensure the consumers absolute authenticity by maintaining transparency in our Supply chain management with the help of blockchain technology. The main goal is to make sure that the product passed from the manufacturer to the distributor then to the retailer finally to the consumer is authenticated by the blockchain. A central authority will be managing the quality control of the product. The main actors of the supply chain will have their digital signature which will be checked and transactions will be approved through a smart contract when needed. All of the information regarding the product transaction between these actors will be recorded in the ledger. This will help to make sure that the chain was authentic and to check any alteration of the product. The consumer will have the opportunity of checking the authenticity of the product as well through the chain authenticated and recorded in the ledger of the blockchain. To sum up, this paper will show how the supply chain management of a Supershop can be built with the help of HyperLedger Fabric for Securing the Product Authenticity.