The potential of Smart Contracts in Blockchain-based Supply Chain Management for Automation and Sustainable Manufacturing: An In-depth Analysis and Perspectives

Peter Onu, Charles Mbohwa, Anup Pradhan, Nelson Sizwe Madonsela

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Abstract

Smart contracts have emerged as a groundbreaking solution in supply chain management, offering immense potential for the industry. The field takes a significant leap forward by integrating smart contracts with blockchain technology, automation, and sustainable manufacturing practices. To contribute to the comprehensive understanding of this integration, this study conducts a critical review and analysis and an expert meeting with senior executives to explore the intricate relationship between Blockchain, smart contracts, automation, and sustainable manufacturing. Through this examination, the study provided emerging scope and in-depth insights on the development of blockchain-enabled smart contract solutions. The findings of this study hold great value for practitioners and researchers alike, as they provide actionable insights and recommendations to foster sustainability and fully harness the transformative potential of Blockchain and smart contracts in the manufacturing sector.

Original languageEnglish
Title of host publicationInternational Conference on Science, Engineering and Business for Driving Sustainable Development Goals, SEB4SDG 2024
PublisherInstitute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers Inc.
ISBN (Electronic)9798350358155
DOIs
Publication statusPublished - 2024
Event2024 International Conference on Science, Engineering and Business for Driving Sustainable Development Goals, SEB4SDG 2024 - Omu-Aran, Nigeria
Duration: 2 Apr 20244 Apr 2024

Publication series

NameInternational Conference on Science, Engineering and Business for Driving Sustainable Development Goals, SEB4SDG 2024

Conference

Conference2024 International Conference on Science, Engineering and Business for Driving Sustainable Development Goals, SEB4SDG 2024
Country/TerritoryNigeria
CityOmu-Aran
Period2/04/244/04/24

Keywords

  • automation
  • blockchain technology
  • smart contracts
  • sustainable manufacturing

ASJC Scopus subject areas

  • Artificial Intelligence
  • Computer Networks and Communications
  • Computer Vision and Pattern Recognition
  • Information Systems and Management
  • Renewable Energy, Sustainability and the Environment
  • Computational Mathematics
  • Health Informatics
  • Instrumentation

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