By: Vanssh Bhargav, CSE, Chandigarh College of Engineering and Technology, Sector 26, Panjab University, Chandigarh, Email: CO24372@ccet.ac.in
Abstract
Blockchain technology presents a solution for the issue of data tracking, contracts and resource transfers in the area of SCM. These systems help increase the different sources of trust that are found in SCM and give the participants of the SCM process protection against any costs that might result from opportunistic behavior.
Trust in the Pillars of Blockchain
The modern trustworthy digital platforms are based on four primary pillars of technology, which distinguish them from previous versions of databases:
– Distributed Ledger Technology (DLT) [1]: In contrast to previous technology, where each partner had their own version of documents, DLT offers a unique version of the truth for all members involved.
– Immutable Data [2]: Transactions recorded in a block cannot be altered or erased. It ensures a complete audit trail of assets as they move through the network.
-Smart Contracts [3]: Contracts that execute automatically in a blockchain environment once a specific set of criteria has been satisfied, such as verifying that delivery took place and executing payment or customs clearance transactions.
– Cryptography: The use of public and private keys guarantees secure access to information, ensuring that confidential business data remains safe while being transparent throughout the network.
Most Trusted Platforms in 2026
From experimentation to silos, the industry now consists of highly interrelated platforms guiding certain sectors:
1. International Shipping and Logistics: GSBN
GSBN stands for the Global Shipping Business Network [4]. It is a neutral organization that has gained prominence as an advocate for paperless trade. In 2026, GSBN showed interoperability across platforms, allowing eBLs to pass through shipping lines, banks, and corporates’ platforms. Document transit time was reduced from several days to hours.
2. TradeGo: Valuable Commodity Trades
Aramco Ventures backs TradeGo, which is involved in digitizing bulk commodity trades such as energy, chemicals, and metals. TradeGo offers a comprehensive life-cycle management platform for trade documents, making sure they have integrity when involved in valuable international transactions [5].
3. Luxury goods Aura Blockchain Consortium
Aura Consortium, founded by LVMH, Prada and Cartier companies, ensures the issue of digital certificates for luxury items. For example, Louis Vuitton and Breitling brands use this blockchain to assign each item unique digital identity in order to scan and learn all information about its history.
4. Safety and Compliance: IBM Food Trust and MediLedger
IBM Food Trust and MediLedger are examples of blockchains designed specifically for safety and compliance needs. Contaminated food identification time has dropped from 6 days to 2.2 seconds within the food industry, while pharmaceutical companies make sure that up to 70% of data discrepancies are not present at the serial number validation stage.
5. Information flow trust management in supply chain
The supply chain information flow takes place in a virtual form; it involves supply and demand information as well as information about supply chain management[6]. It is permanently created in the process of logistics operations. The effective and timely information flow management increases the effectiveness of supply chain management, while the two-way information flow allows to transfer supply and demand information and provide all entities in supply chain with the
Key Benefits and Strategic Impact
The use of these trusted platforms offers clear advantages throughout the supply chain:
Benefit | Description |
|---|---|
Operational Efficiency | Automation via smart contracts can reduce manual error rates by approximately 80% and lower administrative costs. |
Sustainability (ESG) | Companies now use blockchain to verify ESG metrics [7], such as carbon footprints and ethical labor practices, turning marketing promises into verifiable data. |
Fraud Prevention | Immutable records make it nearly impossible to inject counterfeit goods into the system, particularly in the pharmaceutical and electronics sectors. |
Inventory Optimization | Live visibility into the movement of goods allows companies to reduce excess inventory by 15% to 30%. |
Challenges and the Path Forward
Despite the fast uptake of these platforms, there are still some challenges that need to be overcome in order to achieve smart supply chains:
• Interoperability: Despite the existence of interoperable blockchain platforms such as GSBN, integration of different blockchain technologies, such as Hyperledger and Ethereum, can prove to be challenging.
• Scalability: High transactions may render the use of public platforms costly and less efficient; however, Layer 2 protocols are helping with this.
• Regulatory Uncertainty: Differing regulations in relation to the use of digital currencies and signatures contribute to compliance issues with these platforms.
Conclusion
In today’s scenario, there is much talk about the implementation of blockchain technology in smart manufacturing. Blockchain technologies have already become a reality and not just a futuristic thought. In collaboration with IoT devices and AI tools, blockchain-powered digital platforms are working to build an efficient, robust and transparent supply chain system[8].
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Bhargav V. (2026) Trusted Digital Platforms for Smart Supply Chain Systems Using Blockchain Technologies, Insights2Techinfo, pp.1