Supply Chain Tracking System

Client Project - Automotive Industry

Ethereum
Solidity
React
AWS
IPFS
QR Codes
IoT

Project Overview

A blockchain-based supply chain transparency solution designed for the automotive industry. The system provides end-to-end traceability of automotive parts from manufacturing to final assembly, ensuring authenticity, preventing counterfeiting, and enabling rapid recall processes.

Built on Ethereum blockchain with smart contracts for immutable record keeping, the platform integrates with existing ERP systems and provides real-time tracking through QR codes and IoT sensors. Stakeholders can verify part authenticity, track manufacturing processes, and access complete audit trails.

System Architecture

Blockchain Supply Chain Architecture


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β”‚   Manufacturer  β”‚    β”‚    Supplier     β”‚    β”‚   Distributor   β”‚
β”‚                 β”‚    β”‚                 β”‚    β”‚                 β”‚
β”‚  β€’ Part Creation│◄──►│  β€’ Component    │◄──►│  β€’ Logistics    β”‚
β”‚  β€’ QR Generationβ”‚    β”‚    Assembly     β”‚    β”‚  β€’ Warehousing  β”‚
β”‚  β€’ Quality Checkβ”‚    β”‚  β€’ Testing      β”‚    β”‚  β€’ Shipping     β”‚
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β”‚  Smart Contractsβ”‚    β”‚   IPFS Storage  β”‚    β”‚   IoT Sensors   β”‚
β”‚                 β”‚    β”‚                 β”‚    β”‚                 β”‚
β”‚  β€’ Part Registryβ”‚    β”‚  β€’ Documents    β”‚    β”‚  β€’ Temperature  β”‚
β”‚  β€’ Ownership    β”‚    β”‚  β€’ Images       β”‚    β”‚  β€’ Humidity     β”‚
β”‚  β€’ Transfers    β”‚    β”‚  β€’ Certificates β”‚    β”‚  β€’ Location     β”‚
β”‚  β€’ Verification β”‚    β”‚  β€’ Test Results β”‚    β”‚  β€’ Shock/Vibr.  β”‚
β””β”€β”€β”€β”€β”€β”€β”€β”€β”€β”€β”€β”€β”€β”€β”€β”€β”€β”˜    β””β”€β”€β”€β”€β”€β”€β”€β”€β”€β”€β”€β”€β”€β”€β”€β”€β”€β”˜    β””β”€β”€β”€β”€β”€β”€β”€β”€β”€β”€β”€β”€β”€β”€β”€β”€β”€β”˜
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β”‚  Web Dashboard  β”‚    β”‚   Mobile App    β”‚    β”‚   API Gateway   β”‚
β”‚                 β”‚    β”‚                 β”‚    β”‚                 β”‚
β”‚  β€’ Admin Panel  β”‚    β”‚  β€’ QR Scanner   β”‚    β”‚  β€’ ERP Integr.  β”‚
β”‚  β€’ Analytics    β”‚    β”‚  β€’ Part Lookup  β”‚    β”‚  β€’ Third Party  β”‚
β”‚  β€’ Reports      β”‚    β”‚  β€’ Verification β”‚    β”‚  β€’ Webhooks     β”‚
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Blockchain Layer

  • β€’ Part Registry: Unique part identification and metadata
  • β€’ Ownership Tracking: Chain of custody records
  • β€’ Transfer Events: Immutable transaction history
  • β€’ Verification: Authenticity and quality checks

Data Storage

  • β€’ IPFS: Decentralized file storage
  • β€’ Metadata: Part specifications and documents
  • β€’ Certificates: Quality and compliance docs
  • β€’ Images: Visual inspection records

Integration Layer

  • β€’ ERP Systems: SAP, Oracle integration
  • β€’ IoT Devices: Real-time sensor data
  • β€’ Mobile Apps: Field worker interfaces
  • β€’ APIs: Third-party system connectivity

Key Features

Part Authentication

Each automotive part receives a unique blockchain-based identity with tamper-proof QR codes.

  • β€’ Cryptographic part signatures
  • β€’ QR code generation and validation
  • β€’ Anti-counterfeiting measures
  • β€’ Instant verification via mobile app

Real-time Tracking

Monitor parts throughout the supply chain with IoT sensors and GPS tracking.

  • β€’ GPS location tracking
  • β€’ Environmental monitoring
  • β€’ Condition alerts and notifications
  • β€’ Automated status updates

Quality Assurance

Immutable quality records and compliance documentation stored on blockchain.

  • β€’ Quality test results
  • β€’ Compliance certificates
  • β€’ Inspection photos and videos
  • β€’ Audit trail maintenance

Recall Management

Rapid identification and tracking of affected parts during recall events.

  • β€’ Instant part location identification
  • β€’ Automated stakeholder notifications
  • β€’ Recall impact assessment
  • β€’ Compliance reporting

Smart Contract Architecture

Part Registry Contract

// SPDX-License-Identifier: MIT
pragma solidity ^0.8.19;

contract PartRegistry {
    struct Part {
        string partNumber;
        string manufacturer;
        uint256 manufactureDate;
        string ipfsHash;
        address currentOwner;
        PartStatus status;
        string[] qualityCertificates;
    }
    
    enum PartStatus { Manufactured, InTransit, Delivered, Installed, Recalled }
    
    mapping(bytes32 => Part) public parts;
    mapping(address => bool) public authorizedManufacturers;
    
    event PartCreated(bytes32 indexed partId, string partNumber, address manufacturer);
    event PartTransferred(bytes32 indexed partId, address from, address to);
    event QualityCheckAdded(bytes32 indexed partId, string certificateHash);
    
    function createPart(
        string memory _partNumber,
        string memory _ipfsHash,
        string[] memory _certificates
    ) external onlyAuthorizedManufacturer returns (bytes32) {
        bytes32 partId = keccak256(abi.encodePacked(_partNumber, block.timestamp, msg.sender));
        
        parts[partId] = Part({
            partNumber: _partNumber,
            manufacturer: msg.sender,
            manufactureDate: block.timestamp,
            ipfsHash: _ipfsHash,
            currentOwner: msg.sender,
            status: PartStatus.Manufactured,
            qualityCertificates: _certificates
        });
        
        emit PartCreated(partId, _partNumber, msg.sender);
        return partId;
    }
    
    function transferPart(bytes32 _partId, address _newOwner) external {
        require(parts[_partId].currentOwner == msg.sender, "Not authorized");
        require(_newOwner != address(0), "Invalid address");
        
        address previousOwner = parts[_partId].currentOwner;
        parts[_partId].currentOwner = _newOwner;
        parts[_partId].status = PartStatus.InTransit;
        
        emit PartTransferred(_partId, previousOwner, _newOwner);
    }
}

Impact & Results

95%
Counterfeit Reduction
80%
Faster Recalls
500K+
Parts Tracked
$2M
Cost Savings