Track: Industry 4.0

Abstract

The supply chains around the agri-food sector are, in economic terms, one of the most relevant activities at an international level, employing millions of people, mainly in developing countries. The complexity of this supply chain includes key aspects related to the identification of food, from origin to final consumption.

This article conceptually describes a proposal for developing a traceability system based on Blockchain and smart contracts as a disruptive technology, integrating tools for the consensus and participation of the parties involved in this supply chain. In this approach, incorporating the Public Participation Geographic Information System (PPGIS) is proposed as an information management mechanism. The different entities for the supply chain are described, including the inclusion of logistics operators (3PL). The results show a model for the implementation of Blockchain based on smart contracts and traceability tools such as PPGIS. This proposal favors the development of logistical aspects to increase the competitiveness of the agri-food sector.