Training course on Blockchain for Supply Chain Traceability

Module 1: Introduction to Blockchain Technology and Supply Chain Dynamics
Overview:
This foundational module introduces blockchain principles and explains its transformative impact on supply chain operations.
Key Topics:
Fundamentals of blockchain: distributed ledger, consensus mechanisms, and cryptographic principles
Supply chain pain points: lack of transparency, fraud, inefficiency, and data silos
How blockchain addresses traceability and trust challenges
Overview of blockchain platforms: Ethereum, Hyperledger Fabric, Corda, VeChain, and Polygon
Case studies of blockchain applications in global supply chains (e.g., food, fashion, and logistics)
Practical Focus:
Participants map a traditional supply chain process and identify areas where blockchain could enhance visibility and accountability.

Module 2: Blockchain Architecture and Smart Contracts in Supply Chain
Overview:
This module explores the technical components of blockchain systems and how smart contracts can automate and secure supply chain operations.
Key Topics:
Blockchain architecture: nodes, blocks, transactions, and consensus algorithms
Smart contracts: logic, design, and deployment using Ethereum or Hyperledger
Tokenization of assets and digital twins for supply chain items
Integration of IoT sensors for real-time data capture and validation
Blockchain APIs and interoperability layers for enterprise integration
Practical Focus:
Learners create a basic smart contract prototype for automating shipment verification or product delivery confirmation.

Module 3: Blockchain for Product Traceability and Provenance
Overview:
Focuses on designing blockchain-based systems for end-to-end product tracking and authentication across the supply chain.
Key Topics:
Traceability frameworks: upstream and downstream visibility
Blockchain for provenance: tracking origin, processing, and distribution
Anti-counterfeiting applications and secure serialization
Immutable data recording and auditability mechanisms
Integration with QR codes, RFID, and IoT devices for product verification
Practical Focus:
Participants design a blockchain-based traceability model for a specific product (e.g., pharmaceuticals, coffee, or electronics), showing how every transaction is logged and
verified.

Module 4: Implementation Strategies, Governance, and Security Considerations
Overview:
Explores practical deployment issues, governance frameworks, and security challenges in blockchain-based supply chain systems.
Key Topics:
Consortium vs. public blockchain models for supply chain use cases
Governance and stakeholder alignment in multi-enterprise environments
Data privacy, access control, and regulatory compliance (GDPR, ISO, etc.)
Security vulnerabilities and mitigation in blockchain networks
Performance, scalability, and interoperability considerations
Practical Focus:
Trainees develop an implementation roadmap outlining stakeholders, governance models, and data-sharing frameworks for a blockchain supply chain project.

Module 5: Future Trends, Case Studies, and Capstone Project
Overview:
The final module integrates theoretical and practical knowledge through case analyses, emerging trends, and a capstone project.
Key Topics:
Real-world case studies: Maersk-TradeLens, IBM Food Trust, Walmart Blockchain, and De Beers Tracr
Blockchain convergence with AI, IoT, and cloud computing for predictive supply chain analytics
Sustainability and ethical sourcing enabled by blockchain transparency
Future directions: decentralized autonomous supply chains (DASCs) and Web3 integration
Economic and social impact of blockchain in global trade ecosystems
Capstone Project:
Participants work in groups to design a blockchain-based supply chain traceability solution for a chosen industry. The project includes defining the system architecture,
governance model, and traceability flow, followed by a short presentation and peer evaluation