PUBLISHER: Frost & Sullivan | PRODUCT CODE: 1972201
PUBLISHER: Frost & Sullivan | PRODUCT CODE: 1972201
Traceability services based on blockchain technology are transforming transparency, security, and efficiency in supply chains across various industries, including food, agriculture, pharmaceuticals, and luxury products. By utilizing decentralized ledgers, smart contracts, and devices that capture data with the Internet of Things (IoT), these platforms allow anyone involved in supply chains to access and share real-time, tamper-proof, and time-stamped records of a product's journey from its origin to the consumer, enabling compliance with government standards and facilitating audit readiness. The traceability technology addresses many of the market drivers of anticipated growth, including growing regulatory scrutiny, increasing consumer demand for authenticity before purchase, and the growing desire to counter counterfeit products, while navigating challenges related to scalability, interoperability, and privacy. Innovations such as Traceability-as-a-Service, modular blockchain architecture, and the incorporation of artificial intelligence facilitate rapid deployment and scaling for small, medium, and large enterprises, turning traceability from a compliance requirement into a significant strategic asset. With nearly two-thirds of the estimated global agri-food supply chains expected to use blockchain technology by 2025, and the market projected to exceed $52 billion by 2035, blockchain-based traceability appears poised to define the future of Digital Supply Chain Management.