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@article{173920,
        author = {Karthick Raja S and Madhaneshwaran M S and Sandeep Sai Kumar K I and Jayakumari J K},
        title = {BLOCKCHAIN BASED SUPPLY CHAIN MANAGEMENT: ENSURING SECURITY AND TRANSPARENCY},
        journal = {International Journal of Innovative Research in Technology},
        year = {2025},
        volume = {11},
        number = {10},
        pages = {2974-2977},
        issn = {2349-6002},
        url = {https://ijirt.org/article?manuscript=173920},
        abstract = {Supply chain management has long grappled with challenges related to security, transparency, and traceability. Issues such as counterfeiting, fraud, and inefficient tracking systems continue to undermine trust and result in substantial economic losses. This research proposes a blockchain-based solution to address these critical issues effectively. The suggested system establishes a hierarchical structure encompassing all stakeholders, including manufacturers, suppliers, distributors, and end-users. Utilizing blockchain technology, the system ensures secure data storage and management via the Interplanetary File System (IPFS), where only authorized manufacturers can create and update product information. Smart contracts facilitate transparent, automated, and verifiable ownership transfers across the supply chain. To further enhance operational efficiency, a barcode system is integrated, linking physical products to their digital records stored on IPFS, enabling seamless and accurate verification. By implementing blockchain, the proposed framework significantly improves traceability, allowing stakeholders to monitor product movement from origin to delivery. It also enhances security by eliminating unauthorized access and ensuring data immutability. This scalable, efficient, and innovative system showcases the potential of blockchain to transform supply chain management, addressing long-standing concerns and establishing new standards for reliability and transparency.},
        keywords = {Blockchain, supply chain, Security, Transparency, Smart Contracts, IPFS.},
        month = {March},
        }