Supply Chain Product Traceability model in Tobacco Industry: A Blockchain Based Implementation
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2025-10-25
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Department of Mechanical and Production Engineering(MPE),, Islamic University of Technology(IUT), Board Bazar, Gazipur-1704, Bangladesh
Abstract
The tobacco sector is a heavily regulated and intricate industry facing numerous
supply chain management challenges, including product traceability,
counterfeiting, and fraudulent activities. This undergraduate thesis report
proposes a blockchain-based supply chain product traceability model for the
tobacco industry to improve transparency, security, and effectiveness. The
research utilizes a case study methodology to explore the application of
blockchain technology in tobacco supply chain management. Data collection
involved reviewing pertinent literature and industry reports. The findings
indicate that the suggested blockchain-based traceability model could
potentially enhance the tobacco supply chain management system's
transparency, security, and efficiency. The results also emphasize the potential
advantages and difficulties of implementing blockchain technology within the
tobacco sector. The study concludes with recommendations for future
investigations and practical implications for industry stakeholders considering
the adoption of blockchain technology in tobacco supply chain management.
The proposed blockchain-enabled traceability model could potentially
contribute to the overall efficacy and ethical standards of the tobacco industry.
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Supervised by
Dr. Shamsuddin Ahmed,
Professor,
Department of Mechanical and Production Engineering(MPE),
Islamic University of Technology (IUT)
Board Bazar, Gazipur-1704, Bangladesh
This thesis is submitted in partial fulfillment of the requirements for the degree of Bachelor of Mechanical and Production Engineering, 2025
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