Insight ReportSupply Chain Briefing: Blockchain Brings Traceability and Product Authenticity to the Supply Chain Coresight Research June 13, 2019 Executive SummaryIn our weekly series Supply Chain Briefing, we discuss how technology is transforming the various stages of the retail supply chain, including product design, demand forecasting, manufacturing, logistics, warehousing, last-mile delivery and sales. This report discusses blockchain, a distributed ledger technology used in supply chain across a variety of industries. The blockchain supply chain market is estimated to grow from $145.0 million in 2018 to $3.31 billion by 2023, according to market research firm MarketsandMarkets. Brands from different industries use blockchain technology to enhance transparency and traceability along the supply chains. Blockchain has applications across the retail and consumer goods industries. Below, we illustrate the seven major components of a retail supply chain, and some of the technologies that can support processes at various stages – from product design to end consumer. Already a subscriber? Log in You are currently viewing a preview of this report. Please select an access option to view the full report. Hide Options - Show Options + Get unlimited access to all our research with one of our subscription plans. View Subscription Plans or Contact us to purchase this report. Contact us ✕ This document was generated for Other research you may be interested in: May 2025 US Retail Sales Outlook: Projecting 3% Growth Amid Low Sentiment and Front-Loaded PurchasesInflation Awareness Rises; Economic Sentiment Falls to Six-Month Low: US Consumer Survey InsightsUS Tariffs: Who Wins, Who Loses and What It Means for the EconomyAnalyst Corner—DeepSeek Opens the Door for AI Democratization: The AI Opportunity, with Charlie Poon
