The article proposed hierarchical-layered logistics management model

What is it about?

This article adds value by proposing a hierarchical-layered logistics management model, which provides insights into which subsystems the implementation of a block-chain solution will significantly improve the efficiency of the logistics process. In addi-tion to this, it helps developers track which data will be used on which layers by which managers and for what purposes. The proposed layered model guides which data is suitable for processing with big data analysis and which for storage on blockchain and processing by smart contracts. A use case implemented experimentally on HyperLedger Fabric is presented. It has been tested, and some of the results are presented. The results of the performed experiments show that the proposed solution is fully functional in terms of managing a logistics subsystem with a linear sequence of individual operations. The proposed abstract layered model can be used to overcome gaps in existing lo-gistics process management solutions. There are many solutions (not only block-chain-based) for transaction processing system-level management, but few solutions include multilevel management using the same data for the managed logistic process. Moreover, they do not include all subsystems proposed in the present abstract model. In this aspect, it is of community interest to study the applicability of blockchain tech-nologies specifically for multi-aspect solutions covering more subsystems from all lev-els of the model.

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Why is it important?

At the moment, business and pilot solutions based on blockchain are only in separate subsystems of logistics management. The proposed layered model guides which data is suitable for processing with big data analysis and which for storage on blockchain and processing by smart contracts.