{"id":16531,"date":"2023-11-15T16:54:34","date_gmt":"2023-11-15T15:54:34","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/affidaty.io\/blog\/?p=16531"},"modified":"2023-11-15T16:54:39","modified_gmt":"2023-11-15T15:54:39","slug":"blockchain-companies-maas","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/affidaty.io\/blog\/en\/2023\/11\/blockchain-companies-maas\/","title":{"rendered":"Blockchain, Industry 4.0 and Manufacturing as a Service (MaaS)"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<div style=\"height:30px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-the-4th-industrial-revolution\">The 4th Industrial Revolution<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The ongoing fourth industrial revolution is creating a new socio-technical paradigm based on:<br><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Physical, digital, and biological <mark class=\"has-inline-color has-vivid-purple-color\">technology<\/mark>;<br><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><mark class=\"has-inline-color has-vivid-purple-color\">Digitized<\/mark> and <mark class=\"has-inline-color has-vivid-purple-color\">globalized<\/mark> business world with possibilities of new business models;<br><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><mark class=\"has-inline-color has-vivid-purple-color\">Governance<\/mark> of policies, regulations, and a trust system;<br><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>A<strong> <\/strong><mark class=\"has-inline-color has-vivid-purple-color\">new society<\/mark> with new skills and roles, solutions readiness, and technology accessibility;<br><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Close connection with the <mark class=\"has-inline-color has-vivid-purple-color\">environmental context<\/mark>, characterized by climate changes, sustainable development goals (SDGs), and Responsible Innovation.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><br><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The components of <mark class=\"has-inline-color has-vivid-purple-color\">Industry 4.0<\/mark><strong> <\/strong>include<mark class=\"has-inline-color has-vivid-purple-color\"> digital identity<\/mark><strong>,<\/strong><mark class=\"has-inline-color has-vivid-purple-color\"> content and digital applications<\/mark>, <mark class=\"has-inline-color has-vivid-purple-color\">cybersecurity<\/mark>, and <mark class=\"has-inline-color has-vivid-purple-color\">research and development<\/mark><strong>.<\/strong> The sectors most impacted by this process include healthcare, education, financial services, public administration, agriculture, and, of course, industry.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:30px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-the-role-of-blockchain-in-industry-4-0\">The Role of <strong>Blockchain<\/strong> in Industry 4.0<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Beneath the European-level regulations and policy imperatives are <mark class=\"has-inline-color has-vivid-purple-color\">specialized technologies<\/mark> that are part of Industry 4.0: drones, autonomous vehicles, predictive medicine and agriculture, robotics, virtual\/augmented\/mixed realities, and 3D printing.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The main <mark class=\"has-inline-color has-vivid-purple-color\">pervasive technologies<\/mark><strong> <\/strong>at the core are:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Big <strong>Data<\/strong> &amp; Analytics<br><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>AI &amp; Machine Learning<br><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Internet of Things (IoT)<br><br><strong>Blockchain<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">In particular, <strong>blockchain<\/strong> protocols provide the<mark class=\"has-inline-color has-vivid-purple-color\"> trust foundation<\/mark> for <mark class=\"has-inline-color has-vivid-purple-color\">various ecosystems<\/mark>. For example, when used in the <mark class=\"has-inline-color has-vivid-purple-color\">supply chain<\/mark>, they ensure that collected <strong>data<\/strong> can be verified. Additionally, they <mark class=\"has-inline-color has-vivid-purple-color\">enable<\/mark> <mark class=\"has-inline-color has-vivid-purple-color\">traceability<\/mark>, <mark class=\"has-inline-color has-vivid-purple-color\">tracking<\/mark>, <mark class=\"has-inline-color has-vivid-purple-color\">transparency<\/mark>, <mark class=\"has-inline-color has-vivid-purple-color\">fairness<\/mark>, and <mark class=\"has-inline-color has-vivid-purple-color\">efficiency<\/mark>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><mark class=\"has-inline-color has-vivid-purple-color\">Big Data &amp; Analytics<\/mark> can be used to facilitate <mark class=\"has-inline-color has-vivid-purple-color\">operational efficiency<\/mark> and cost reduction through increased <strong>data<\/strong><mark class=\"has-inline-color has-vivid-purple-color\">-driven decisions<\/mark>.<br><br><mark class=\"has-inline-color has-vivid-purple-color\">AI <\/mark>and<mark class=\"has-inline-color has-vivid-purple-color\"> Machine Learning <\/mark>are essential for <mark class=\"has-inline-color has-vivid-purple-color\">real-time decision-making automation<\/mark>, such as through Smart Contracts.<br><br><mark class=\"has-inline-color has-vivid-purple-color\">IoT devices<\/mark> can track, measure, monitor, and authenticate environments, products, and services to create <mark class=\"has-inline-color has-vivid-purple-color\">smart environments<\/mark>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Some<mark class=\"has-inline-color has-vivid-purple-color\"> current challenges in the global industry <\/mark>that <mark class=\"has-inline-color has-vivid-purple-color\">integration with distributed ledgers<\/mark><strong> <\/strong>can address include:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Disruption in the supply chain;<br><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Lack of traceability;<br><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Entry of counterfeit goods;<br><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Lack of accessibility and visibility of suppliers to committing businesses;<br><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Lack of protection of Intellectual Property;<br><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Difficulty in reducing operational and fixed costs.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Materials, products, parts, and money are exchanged through supply chains, and <strong>blockchain<\/strong> technology can provide <mark class=\"has-inline-color has-vivid-purple-color\">better visibility<\/mark>, <mark class=\"has-inline-color has-vivid-purple-color\">scalability<\/mark>, and <mark class=\"has-inline-color has-vivid-purple-color\">security<\/mark>, generating trust in previously opaque and fragmented value chains.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Use cases for <strong>blockchain<\/strong> also include <mark class=\"has-inline-color has-vivid-purple-color\">additive manufacturing<\/mark><strong>:<\/strong> the piece can be traced from production (printing) to delivery to the committing company. This allows:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Peace of mind for the requester regarding the validity of the component;<br><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Protection of intellectual property;<br><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Digital twins;<br><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Machine-controlled maintenance;<br><br>Protection against counterfeiting.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:30px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-manufacturing-as-a-service-maas-in-advancing-servitization\">Manufacturing-as-a-Service (<strong>MaaS<\/strong>) in advancing servitization<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">&#8220;Manufacturing as a Service&#8221; is a<mark class=\"has-inline-color has-vivid-purple-color\"> business mode<strong>l<\/strong><\/mark> in which <strong>companies<\/strong> can access<mark class=\"has-inline-color has-vivid-purple-color\"> on-demand production services<\/mark> from external providers. This approach to supply chains, especially in a period of tactical reshoring rather than strategic, offers <mark class=\"has-inline-color has-vivid-purple-color\">flexibility<\/mark> and <mark class=\"has-inline-color has-vivid-purple-color\">agility<\/mark> as its main benefits. This allows <strong>companies<\/strong> to <mark class=\"has-inline-color has-vivid-purple-color\">adapt more quickly to market needs<\/mark><strong> <\/strong>without having to invest in internal production capacity.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Manufacturing as a Service and <mark class=\"has-inline-color has-vivid-purple-color\">servitization<\/mark> are two<mark class=\"has-inline-color has-vivid-purple-color\"> related concepts<\/mark> in the industry. Servitization is part of a <mark class=\"has-inline-color has-vivid-purple-color\">business strategy<\/mark><strong> <\/strong>where <strong>companies<\/strong> focus not only on creating and selling physical products but also offer <mark class=\"has-inline-color has-vivid-purple-color\">additional services related to those products<\/mark>, aiming to create greater value for the customer.<br>Manufacturing as a Service is one way <strong>companies<\/strong> can implement servitization by offering a <mark class=\"has-inline-color has-vivid-purple-color\">customized processing service<\/mark><strong>,<\/strong> in addition to the simple sale of standard products.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">In servitization, <strong>companies<\/strong> seek to <mark class=\"has-inline-color has-vivid-purple-color\">offer complete solutions<\/mark> to customers rather than just products. Outsourcing the creation of goods can be a means to achieve these complete solutions, where <mark class=\"has-inline-color has-vivid-purple-color\">custom manufacturing<\/mark> is a <mark class=\"has-inline-color has-vivid-purple-color\">key component of the overall value chain<\/mark> offered to B2B customers.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The goal is to create <mark class=\"has-inline-color has-vivid-purple-color\">a long-term business relationship<\/mark> where the company provides not only high-quality products but also services that meet the <mark class=\"has-inline-color has-vivid-purple-color\">evolving needs of the customer<\/mark><strong>.<\/strong> Flexible manufacturing services, with their ability to adapt to the specific production needs of committing partners, contribute to creating <mark class=\"has-inline-color has-vivid-purple-color\">stronger ties with their supply chain partners<\/mark><strong>.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:30px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-full is-resized\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAIAAAAAAAP\/\/\/yH5BAEAAAAALAAAAAABAAEAAAIBRAA7\" data-src=\"https:\/\/affidaty.io\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/Schermata-2023-11-09-alle-12.59.12-1.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-16551 lazyload\" style=\"width:550px;height:auto\"><noscript><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"550\" height=\"310\" src=\"https:\/\/affidaty.io\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/Schermata-2023-11-09-alle-12.59.12-1.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-16551\" style=\"width:550px;height:auto\" srcset=\"https:\/\/affidaty.io\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/Schermata-2023-11-09-alle-12.59.12-1.png 550w, https:\/\/affidaty.io\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/Schermata-2023-11-09-alle-12.59.12-1-150x85.png 150w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 550px) 100vw, 550px\" \/><\/noscript><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\"><em>Taken from<\/em>: <em> <\/em><a href=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/watch?v=gE4Ix8dO6r0\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><em>The evolution of business models in manufacturing, Roland Berger, 2019<\/em><\/a><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<div style=\"height:30px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-strategic-advantages-of-maas\">Strategic Advantages of <strong>MaaS<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<ol class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Softer and less impactful <mark class=\"has-inline-color has-vivid-purple-color\">reshoring<\/mark> of entire production chains or its parts on business models;<br><br><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><mark class=\"has-inline-color has-vivid-purple-color\">Supplier risk diversification <\/mark>across multiple committing <strong>companies<\/strong>;<br><br><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Possibility for<mark class=\"has-inline-color has-vivid-purple-color\"> manufacturing startups<\/mark> to access complex and specialized production processes;<br><br><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><mark class=\"has-inline-color has-vivid-purple-color\">Lower incidence of fixed costs and shorter return<\/mark> on initial operational investment;<br><br><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Ability to perform various <mark class=\"has-inline-color has-vivid-purple-color\">product tests simultaneously<\/mark>;<br><br><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Maintain<mark class=\"has-inline-color has-vivid-purple-color\"> integrated supply chains<\/mark>, especially in a historical period of longer average lead times, due to increased border controls, and risks of cyberattacks, counterfeiting, and technological leakage;<br><br><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><mark class=\"has-inline-color has-vivid-purple-color\">Keep the industrial sector connected to the ongoing servitization<\/mark> of the European economy;<br><br><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><mark class=\"has-inline-color has-vivid-purple-color\">Mitigate geopolitical risk<\/mark>, which causes supply chain disruption due to transport risks and geopolitical tensions with offshoring countries;<br><br><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Obtain<strong> <\/strong><mark class=\"has-inline-color has-vivid-purple-color\">unique spare parts<\/mark> from external manufacturing <strong>companies<\/strong>.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:30px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-operational-benefits-of-maas\">Operational Benefits of <strong>MaaS<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The most significant advantage for a company from using customized manufacturing is <mark class=\"has-inline-color has-vivid-purple-color\">flexibility<\/mark>. Here&#8217;s why:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Companies<\/strong> can<strong><mark class=\"has-inline-color has-vivid-purple-color\"> <\/mark><\/strong><mark class=\"has-inline-color has-vivid-purple-color\">increase or decrease volumes <\/mark>based on market <mark class=\"has-inline-color has-vivid-purple-color\">demand fluctuations<\/mark>.<br>This adaptability helps avoid <mark class=\"has-inline-color has-vivid-purple-color\">over &#8211; or under &#8211; production<\/mark>, <mark class=\"has-inline-color has-vivid-purple-color\">reducing waste and <\/mark>improving operational <mark class=\"has-inline-color has-vivid-purple-color\">efficiency<\/mark>. Investing in expensive plants and equipment, as well as <mark class=\"has-inline-color has-vivid-purple-color\">bearing the fixed costs<\/mark><strong> <\/strong>associated with <mark class=\"has-inline-color has-vivid-purple-color\">maintaining<\/mark> and managing such activities, can be avoided.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">On-demand adaptable manufacturing allows <strong>companies<\/strong> to <mark class=\"has-inline-color has-vivid-purple-color\">access specialized suppliers<\/mark> with <mark class=\"has-inline-color has-vivid-purple-color\">hyper-specific skills <\/mark>in the manufacturing sector. It<mark class=\"has-inline-color has-vivid-purple-color\"> accelerates time-to-market for quality products<\/mark>, utilizes existing supplier capacity, and <mark class=\"has-inline-color has-vivid-purple-color\">initiates value chains quickly<\/mark> without waiting for the construction of new structures and facilities.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><mark class=\"has-inline-color has-vivid-purple-color\">Risks<\/mark> associated with<mark class=\"has-inline-color has-vivid-purple-color\"> large-scale production<\/mark><strong> <\/strong>are also mitigated. <strong>Companies<\/strong> can <mark class=\"has-inline-color has-vivid-purple-color\">test new products or markets<\/mark> more agilely, <mark class=\"has-inline-color has-vivid-purple-color\">reducing financial risks<\/mark>. All of this <mark class=\"has-inline-color has-vivid-purple-color\">simplifies<\/mark> and <mark class=\"has-inline-color has-vivid-purple-color\">streamlines<\/mark> the supply chain, allowing <strong>companies<\/strong> to <mark class=\"has-inline-color has-vivid-purple-color\">focus on innovative design and product development<\/mark><strong>.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Finally, outsourcing manufacturing offers the opportunity to <mark class=\"has-inline-color has-vivid-purple-color\">customize products<\/mark> more agilely and creatively, contributing to <mark class=\"has-inline-color has-vivid-purple-color\">improving customer satisfaction<\/mark>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:30px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-the-benefits-of-blockchain-for-businesses-adopting-maas\">The Benefits of <strong>Blockchain<\/strong> for Businesses Adopting <strong>MaaS<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">One of the most significant advantages of distributed consensus protocols in targeted production outsourcing is <mark class=\"has-inline-color has-vivid-purple-color\">process transparency<\/mark>. <strong>Companies<\/strong> can <mark class=\"has-inline-color has-vivid-purple-color\">monitor every phase in real-time<\/mark>, improving <mark class=\"has-inline-color has-vivid-purple-color\">visibility<\/mark> and <mark class=\"has-inline-color has-vivid-purple-color\">security<\/mark> in the supply chain. The <strong>blockchain<\/strong> network uses <mark class=\"has-inline-color has-vivid-purple-color\">advanced encryption<\/mark><strong> <\/strong>to ensure the<strong> <\/strong><mark class=\"has-inline-color has-vivid-purple-color\">authenticity of the involved parts<\/mark> and <mark class=\"has-inline-color has-vivid-purple-color\">products<\/mark>. Secure distributed databases help reduce the risk of counterfeit products pervasive in manufacturing,<strong> <\/strong><mark class=\"has-inline-color has-vivid-purple-color\">reassuring about quality<\/mark> in contexts discouraging trust in third parties.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><mark class=\"has-inline-color has-vivid-purple-color\">Smart contracts<\/mark> are <mark class=\"has-inline-color has-vivid-purple-color\">autonomous programs<\/mark> that execute specific actions when certain conditions occur. In customized manufacturing services, smart contracts can <mark class=\"has-inline-color has-vivid-purple-color\">automate payment<\/mark>, <mark class=\"has-inline-color has-vivid-purple-color\">delivery<\/mark>, and <mark class=\"has-inline-color has-vivid-purple-color\">quality assurance<\/mark> processes, reducing time and costs associated with transactions and encouraging <mark class=\"has-inline-color has-vivid-purple-color\">adherence to contractual agreements.<\/mark><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Shared ledger technologies also allow <mark class=\"has-inline-color has-vivid-purple-color\">complete traceability<\/mark> of the supply chain. This is particularly important for the industry, where the <mark class=\"has-inline-color has-vivid-purple-color\">origin of materials<\/mark> and their <mark class=\"has-inline-color has-vivid-purple-color\">compliance with European and national regulations is crucial<\/mark><strong>.<\/strong> A distributed accounting system provides an immutable record of supply chain information, <mark class=\"has-inline-color has-vivid-purple-color\">simplifying compliance checks<\/mark>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Decentralization can also effectively <mark class=\"has-inline-color has-vivid-purple-color\">prevent industrial espionage<\/mark>. A decentralized <strong>blockchain<\/strong> system securely and transparently records all transactions and activities, including the <mark class=\"has-inline-color has-vivid-purple-color\">purchase of materials<\/mark>, <mark class=\"has-inline-color has-vivid-purple-color\">technical process steps<\/mark>, and<strong> <\/strong><mark class=\"has-inline-color has-vivid-purple-color\">product distribution<\/mark>, ensuring there are no unauthorized intrusions or <strong>data<\/strong> manipulations.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Blocks allow the establishment of <mark class=\"has-inline-color has-vivid-purple-color\">permission-based access<\/mark><strong> <\/strong>controls. This means that only authorized parties will have access to relevant information. For example, <strong>companies<\/strong> can authorize their service providers to <mark class=\"has-inline-color has-vivid-purple-color\">view only specific<\/mark> <strong>data<\/strong> necessary to perform their task. The distributed transaction network ensures the <mark class=\"has-inline-color has-vivid-purple-color\">integrity of recorded<\/mark> <strong>data<\/strong>, <mark class=\"has-inline-color has-vivid-purple-color\">preventing malicious activities<\/mark> and protecting business <strong>data<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Smart contracts can be used to <mark class=\"has-inline-color has-vivid-purple-color\">automate agreements and processes<\/mark><strong> <\/strong>with <mark class=\"has-inline-color has-vivid-purple-color\">precise conditions <\/mark>and<mark class=\"has-inline-color has-vivid-purple-color\"> deadlines<\/mark>, ensuring that the involved parties adhere to preset agreements.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:30px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-full is-resized\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAIAAAAAAAP\/\/\/yH5BAEAAAAALAAAAAABAAEAAAIBRAA7\" data-src=\"https:\/\/affidaty.io\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/Schermata-2023-11-09-alle-14.27.29-1.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-16594 lazyload\" style=\"width:529px;height:auto\"><noscript><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"363\" height=\"338\" src=\"https:\/\/affidaty.io\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/Schermata-2023-11-09-alle-14.27.29-1.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-16594\" style=\"width:529px;height:auto\" srcset=\"https:\/\/affidaty.io\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/Schermata-2023-11-09-alle-14.27.29-1.png 363w, https:\/\/affidaty.io\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/Schermata-2023-11-09-alle-14.27.29-1-150x140.png 150w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 363px) 100vw, 363px\" \/><\/noscript><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\"><br>Real life use cases of how blockchain is set to disrupt the manufacturing world<br><br><em>Taken from:<\/em><a href=\"https:\/\/www.birlasoft.com\/articles\/three-blockchain-use-cases-that-will-accelerate-industry-4-journey-for-manufacturers\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><em>Three blockchain use cases that will accelerate Industry 4.0 journey for manufacturers, 2020<\/em><\/a><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<div style=\"height:30px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:29px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-challenges-in-adopting-blockchain-in-maas\">Challenges in Adopting <strong>Blockchain<\/strong> in <strong>MaaS<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Implementation requires initial investments in<strong> <\/strong><mark class=\"has-inline-color has-vivid-purple-color\">infrastructure and staff training<\/mark>. <strong>Companies<\/strong> must carefully consider these costs when deciding to adopt this technology, as their financial plan and business model can be heavily impacted.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Some types of <strong>blockchain<\/strong> networks may have<mark class=\"has-inline-color has-vivid-purple-color\"> scalability limitations<\/mark>. When dealing with large output volumes, <mark class=\"has-inline-color has-vivid-purple-color\">network congestion issues and longer processing times<\/mark> may arise, requiring careful selection of the tool based on its scalability capabilities.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Managing <strong>data<\/strong> on the distributed network may raise <mark class=\"has-inline-color has-vivid-purple-color\">privacy and regulatory compliance concerns<\/mark><strong>.<\/strong> Some business <strong>data<\/strong> may be sensitive or subject to specific regulations, such as the <mark class=\"has-inline-color has-vivid-purple-color\">General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR)<\/mark> in the European Union. <strong>Companies<\/strong> must be aware of these considerations and implement necessary measures to<mark class=\"has-inline-color has-vivid-purple-color\"> ensure compliance upstream<\/mark>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:30px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-the-vexata-quaestio-blockchain-networks-for-handling-large-volumes-of-data\">The vexata quaestio: <strong>blockchain<\/strong> networks for handling large volumes of <strong>data<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Starting from the final answer: yes, a distributed system <mark class=\"has-inline-color has-vivid-purple-color\">can support the management and analysis of large amounts of<\/mark><strong> data<\/strong> in custom production processes because:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ol class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>It is a decentralized network of nodes that store a copy of all <strong>data<\/strong>. This makes it easier to manage large amounts of <strong>data<\/strong> because there is no need to rely on a single server or central repository.<br><br><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>It is possible to trace all the details of previous production processes and material or financial exchanges, which is particularly useful in audits or compliance monitoring.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:30px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-conclusion-choice-of-technological-stack\">Conclusion: Choice of Technological Stack<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><mark class=\"has-inline-color has-vivid-purple-color\">An authorized or private<\/mark><strong> blockchain<\/strong> may be more suitable as it would allow involved parties (suppliers, customers, partners) to <mark class=\"has-inline-color has-vivid-purple-color\">participate in a controlled manner<\/mark> and <mark class=\"has-inline-color has-vivid-purple-color\">share sensitive information<\/mark> only with authorized counterparts.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><mark class=\"has-inline-color has-vivid-purple-color\">The size and number of <\/mark><strong>data<\/strong> to <mark class=\"has-inline-color has-vivid-purple-color\">be recorded on the <\/mark><strong>blockchain<\/strong> network must be <mark class=\"has-inline-color has-vivid-purple-color\">evaluated<\/mark>. If large volumes are expected, it must be ensured that the chosen <strong>blockchain<\/strong> can handle them efficiently. Some shared registries have <mark class=\"has-inline-color has-vivid-purple-color\">scalability<\/mark> limits that may require <mark class=\"has-inline-color has-vivid-purple-color\">customized solutions<\/mark> with higher initial costs.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Outsourced manufacturing may<mark class=\"has-inline-color has-vivid-purple-color\"> require rapid transaction management<\/mark>, especially in <mark class=\"has-inline-color has-vivid-purple-color\">high-speed production<\/mark><strong> <\/strong>processes<strong>.<\/strong> It is necessary to ensure that the distributed database can process a sufficient number of <mark class=\"has-inline-color has-vivid-purple-color\">transactions per second<\/mark> to meet the demands of the most demanding industrial systems.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><mark class=\"has-inline-color has-vivid-purple-color\">Data security<\/mark><strong> <\/strong>is fundamental in safeguarding the business model and investor confidence, and it must be ensured that the consensus protocol provides <mark class=\"has-inline-color has-vivid-purple-color\">robust security and encryption mechanisms<\/mark> to protect sensitive information.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">It should also be checked whether the chosen ecosystem can <mark class=\"has-inline-color has-vivid-purple-color\">integrate<\/mark> with existing systems and applications used in Manufacturing-as-a-Service, such as <mark class=\"has-inline-color has-vivid-purple-color\">ERP (Enterprise Resource Planning)<\/mark><strong> <\/strong>and other business solutions in use.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">And what about costs? Carefully evaluate the <mark class=\"has-inline-color has-vivid-purple-color\">costs associated<\/mark><strong> <\/strong>with the implementation and management of the technological stack, including<mark class=\"has-inline-color has-vivid-purple-color\"> transaction fees<\/mark>, <mark class=\"has-inline-color has-vivid-purple-color\">maintenance costs<\/mark>, and <mark class=\"has-inline-color has-vivid-purple-color\">computational resource requirements<\/mark>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">In outsourced productions, there are often <mark class=\"has-inline-color has-vivid-purple-color\">different parties involved<\/mark> in the supply chain. It is worth analyzing whether <strong>blockchain<\/strong> technology can be used to create <mark class=\"has-inline-color has-vivid-purple-color\">a consortium or a trust network with other involved production stakeholders<\/mark> to improve transparency and collaboration.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Last but not least, it must be ensured that there is solid <mark class=\"has-inline-color has-vivid-purple-color\">technical support and an active community of developers<\/mark> for the chosen type of distributed ledger, enabling anomaly resolution, updating ecosystem parts smoothly, and<strong> <\/strong><mark class=\"has-inline-color has-vivid-purple-color\">ensuring professionalism and planning<\/mark> for upstream and downstream partners in the chain.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:30px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\" \/>\n\n\n\n<p 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