DHL released a report in collaboration with Accenture, a global technology consultant, focused on blockchain tehnology’s potential to transform the logistics industry. Global supply chains have a diverse set of stakeholders, varying interests, and many third-party intermediaries. The report includes initial findings on a working prototype developed by DHL and Accenture, which tracks pharmaceuticals from the point of origin to the consumer, preventing tampering and errors.
View the full report here.
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