Blockchain-enabled platform for the quality management of the ready-mixed concrete supply chain

IF 4.2 2区 工程技术 Q2 ENGINEERING, MANUFACTURING
Wen Wang, Hao Hu, Xiao-Wei Luo, Shi-Shu Ding
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Abstract

Currently quality information management of the ready-mixed concrete (RMC) is manually operated, facing risks like poor traceability, information tampering, and fragmentation in the RMC supply chain. To this end, this study proposes a Blockchain-IPFS (interplanetary file system)-enabled information management platform for improving transparency, traceability, and effectiveness of RMC quality management. Specifically, through a semi-structured interview investigating the potential benefits and applications of Blockchain, a transformative Blockchain-based management mode for RMC quality management is constructed. Based on that, a novel Blockchain-based architecture is further proposed by integrating with IPFS and cloud service for addressing its data storage limitation. Furthermore, the information flows and smart contracts representing physical and cyber interactions among multiple supply chain stakeholders are illustrated in detail. Finally, a real-world case study is presented to verify the feasibility of the proposed model. A prototype system is established with solutions for client-cloud collaboration, multi-source data fusion, and enterprise privacy protection, detailing the practical application of proposed model in actual projects. The evaluation results indicate that the proposed model can improve the quality management of RMC supply chain from three aspects: transparency, traceability, and information sharing. This paper contributes to the body of knowledge by offering a novel architecture leveraging both Blockchain and IPFS in storing small-sized and large-sized information. Meanwhile, this research moves beyond conceptual framework and implements the theoretical benefits of Blockchain into engineering practice. Technical components in this paper can be adapted for multiple applications in the construction industry, providing valuable references for future search efforts.

用于预拌混凝土供应链质量管理的区块链平台
目前预拌混凝土(RMC)的质量信息管理是人工操作的,存在RMC供应链可追溯性差、信息篡改、碎片化等风险。为此,本研究提出了一个支持区块链- ipfs(星际文件系统)的信息管理平台,以提高RMC质量管理的透明度、可追溯性和有效性。具体而言,通过半结构化访谈调查区块链的潜在优势和应用,构建了一种基于区块链的RMC质量管理变革性管理模式。在此基础上,进一步提出了一种新的基于区块链的架构,通过与IPFS和云服务集成来解决其数据存储限制。此外,详细说明了代表多个供应链利益相关者之间物理和网络交互的信息流和智能合约。最后,给出了一个实际案例来验证所提出模型的可行性。建立了客户端-云协同、多源数据融合、企业隐私保护等解决方案的原型系统,详细介绍了所提模型在实际项目中的实际应用。评价结果表明,该模型可以从透明度、可追溯性和信息共享三个方面改善RMC供应链的质量管理。本文通过提供一种利用区块链和IPFS来存储小型和大型信息的新体系结构,为知识体系做出了贡献。同时,本研究超越了概念框架,将区块链的理论效益付诸工程实践。本文中的技术组件可以适用于建筑行业的多种应用,为今后的搜索工作提供有价值的参考。
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来源期刊
Advances in Manufacturing
Advances in Manufacturing Materials Science-Polymers and Plastics
CiteScore
9.10
自引率
3.80%
发文量
274
期刊介绍: As an innovative, fundamental and scientific journal, Advances in Manufacturing aims to describe the latest regional and global research results and forefront developments in advanced manufacturing field. As such, it serves as an international platform for academic exchange between experts, scholars and researchers in this field. All articles in Advances in Manufacturing are peer reviewed. Respected scholars from the fields of advanced manufacturing fields will be invited to write some comments. We also encourage and give priority to research papers that have made major breakthroughs or innovations in the fundamental theory. The targeted fields include: manufacturing automation, mechatronics and robotics, precision manufacturing and control, micro-nano-manufacturing, green manufacturing, design in manufacturing, metallic and nonmetallic materials in manufacturing, metallurgical process, etc. The forms of articles include (but not limited to): academic articles, research reports, and general reviews.
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