The Problem: Trust-aware Collaboration between Businesses

In today’s logistics processes, inter-organizational delivery services with strict end-to-end service level agreements (SLAs) lack transparent and trustful mechanisms to keep track of deliveries beyond organizational limits. Clearly traceable responsibility based on ownership without the possibility to circumvent penalties for violations of SLAs based on end-to-end monitoring is needed.

The Solution: Blockchain as a common Source of Truth

The blockchain for logistics (BfL) project uses blockchain and IoT devices to track the conditions of parcels in real-time. The blockchain transparently tracks the responsibility in the supply chain.

Our contribution: Deep Tech for Cross-Company Collaboration

The JadenX team implemented an end-to-end solution for the BfL project. This includes:

• Consulting and requirements specification
• System design
• Setup of a private permissioned Ethereum blockchain network (Quorum)
• Implementing Smart Contracts
• Building Backend- and Middleware-Services in Java
• Authentication and Authorization using Auth0
• A cross-platform mobile application with React Native to scan parcels and interact with the backend
• A responsive web application as a dashboard for users to track their parcels and see the status of their contents
• Integration of the IoT platform of our customers

Impact

We published two peer-reviewed articles on the subject: HIDALS and a paper on Blockchain-Based Trusted Cross-organizational Deliveries of Sensor-Equipped Parcels.

Technology Used

Java (backend), Ethereum (blockchain), React.js (web application), React Native (mobile application)

The Impact: Improved Logistics Processes

The project delivered software products that are used by major logistics companies, harbors, and end-users across Europe. The BfL application is used for pharmaceutical deliveries, food ordering, and sending of other perishable or high-value goods.