International Journal of Information Technology Convergence and services (IJITCS)

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International Journal of Information Technology Convergence and Services
(IJITCS)

http://airccse.org/journal/ijitcs/index.html

ISSN : 2231 - 153X (Online) ; 2231 - 1939 (Print)
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IOT AND BLOCKCHAIN - A NEW PARADIGM FOR SUPPLIER
MANAGEMENT IN MANUFACTURING PLANTS
Karthik Raj Kumar Yesodha
1
and Arunkumar Jagadeesan
2

1
Supplier Quality and Planning, Caterpillar Inc, 3000 N 27th St, Decatur, IL 62526
2
PLM Engineering, Campfire Interactive Inc., 2211 Old Earhart Rd, Suite 175, Ann Arbor, MI
48105, United States
ABSTRACT
This paper discusses how the combination of Internet of Things (IoT) and Blockchain technology
can create a new paradigm for supplier management in manufacturing plants. IoT enables the
comprehensive digitalization of an entire manufacturing plant while providing a trove of data
about the daily operations and performance of suppliers, machine performances, and other
related activities. Blockchain technology provides a distributed ledger technology to store, share,
and manage this data with trust and security, ensuring that all stakeholders within the supply
chain are accountable and have an immutable record of their activities and performance. The
paper discusses the potential opportunities and benefits that this new paradigm promises for
manufacturers through improved supplier management, automated processes, reduced costs, and
enhanced transparency. It also examines the challenges associated with making this system
functional such as legal issues, system integration, and security concerns. Finally, the paper
provides an overview of potential uses of this technology and concludes with a discussion of the
future prospects of using IoT and Blockchain in supplier management.
KEYWORDS
IoT, Blockchain, technology, ledger, supply chain, transparency

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