Manufacturing Supply Chain Traceability with Blockchain
NIST, NCCoE
Abstract
Produced by NIST's National Cybersecurity Center of Excellence, this whitepaper provides a rigorous architectural guide for implementing traceability in manufacturing supply chains using blockchain. It focuses on the cybersecurity implications of digitizing physical assets and ensuring the integrity of the data input process. The document outlines a comprehensive reference design, emphasizing the use of permissioned blockchain networks to maintain data privacy while ensuring auditability. It details the challenges of integrating legacy systems with decentralized ledgers, offering best practices for secure data provenance. By providing a technical roadmap, the whitepaper acts as a practical manual for practitioners aiming to mitigate counterfeit risks and improve supply chain visibility. It emphasizes that blockchain is not a standalone solution but a component of a broader, secure cyber-physical ecosystem.
Key Findings
- 1Digitizing physical assets requires robust data provenance and integrity controls.
- 2Permissioned networks are often preferred in manufacturing to ensure data privacy.
- 3Blockchain integration requires careful planning for legacy system interoperability.
- 4Cyber-physical security must be considered at the point of origin for tracking.
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@misc{manufacturingsupply2020,
title = {Manufacturing Supply Chain Traceability with Blockchain},
author = {NIST and NCCoE},
year = {2020},
howpublished = {\url{https://www.nccoe.nist.gov/get-involved/attend-events/manufacturing-supply-chain-traceability-blockchain}},
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