Inputs and data
Shipment events, batch identifiers, product serials, and approved transaction records
← All use cases
Protect product integrity
Track product authenticity with blockchain
A shared traceability ledger records product and shipment events so authorized supply-chain partners can verify provenance and investigate discrepancies.
(01) The opportunity
Why this use case matters.
Fragmented records and counterfeit products make it difficult to verify provenance consistently across organizational boundaries.
Stronger product integrity, faster investigation, and improved trust across the supply network.
- Primary user
- Supply Chain Security Manager
- Business process
- Traceability and anti-counterfeiting
- Primary technology
- Blockchain for Supply Chain Traceability
- Human responsibility
- Investigate exceptions, validate participants, and coordinate corrective action
(02) How it works
From data to a human decision.
The technology supports a defined workflow. It does not replace the accountable professional.
AI capability
Maintains a tamper-evident shared record and verifies product event history
Output and action
Traceability histories, discrepancy alerts, and authenticity evidence
(03) Use case evaluation
Value versus effort.
This indicative view balances potential business value with the effort required to implement and operate the use case.
Quick winsHigh value, low effortPrioritize and execute
Strategic betsHigh value, high effortPlan and invest
Nice to haveLow value, low effortConsider when capacity allows
AvoidLow value, high effortDeprioritize
Selected use case
Other use cases
(04) Responsible implementation
Risks and controls.
The value depends on a workflow that makes risk visible and preserves human accountability.
Risk areas
- Incorrect source records
- Network and key security
- Weak partner participation
Practical controls
- Participant validation
- Reconciled source records
- Security review and documented governance
(05) Continue exploring
Related use cases.
Evaluate it in your context
Let’s talk