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Global supply chains and trade finance systems are still heavily dependent on paper-based processes, fragmented data, and intermediaries, leading to inefficiencies, fraud risks, and delays. Technologies based on Blockchain are transforming how businesses manage trust, transparency, and transactions across multiple parties.
This two-day course provides a practical and business-focused understanding of how blockchain can be applied to:
· Enhance supply chain visibility and traceability
· Streamline trade finance operations
· Reduce fraud and operational risks
· Enable real-time, secure data sharing
Participants will explore real-world applications built on platforms like Hyperledger Fabric, Ethereum, and R3 Corda, along with industry case studies and implementation strategies.
Contents:
Day 1: Blockchain & Supply Chain Transformation
Module 1: Blockchain Fundamentals
· Evolution of digital trust systems
· Core concepts:
· Distributed ledger
· Consensus mechanisms
· Cryptography (hashing, digital signatures)
· Types of blockchain: public, private, consortium
Module 2: Supply Chain Ecosystem
End-to-end supply chain lifecycle
Key stakeholders:
· Suppliers, manufacturers, logistics providers, retailers
· Current challenges:
· Lack of transparency
· Data silos
· Counterfeiting and fraud
Module 3: Blockchain in Supply Chain
· Improving traceability and provenance
· Real-time data visibility across partners
· Role of smart contracts in automation
· Integration with IoT and ERP systems
Module 4: Use Cases & Industry Applications
· Food traceability (farm-to-fork)
· Pharmaceutical supply chain integrity
· Logistics and shipping optimization
· Ethical sourcing and sustainability tracking
Module 5: Benefits & Limitations
Benefits:
· Transparency and trust
· Efficiency gains
· Cost reduction
· Challenges:
· Scalability
· Interoperability
· Adoption barriers
Module 6: Demo / Interactive Session
· Blockchain transaction flow
· Supply chain tracking
· Smart contract illustration
Day 2: Trade Finance & Blockchain Implementation
Module 7: Trade Finance Fundamentals
· Overview of trade finance ecosystem
· Key instruments:
· Letters of Credit (LC)
· Bills of lading
· Invoice financing
· Role of banks and intermediaries
Module 8: Challenges in Trade Finance
· Paper-intensive processes
· Fraud and duplication risks
· Delayed settlements
· Limited visibility across parties
Module 9: Blockchain in Trade Finance
· Digitization of trade documents
· Smart contracts for automated LCs
· Secure data sharing between banks and corporates
· Real-time settlement and reconciliation
Module 10: Platforms & Ecosystem
· Overview of leading platforms:
· Hyperledger Fabric
· Ethereum
· R3 Corda
· Role of regulators and consortium networks
Module 13: Risks, Regulations & Future Trends
· Legal and regulatory considerations
· Data privacy and governance
· Emerging trends:
· Web3 in supply chains
· Central Bank Digital Currencies (CBDCs)
· AI + Blockchain integration
Trainer Profile: Ujjwal Basu – Business Strategic Specialist
23+ years of learning in Commercial negotiations, Procurement, Vendor Management, Supply Chain, Production Planning, Logistics, Purchasing, Warehousing, Sales and after sales. Domestic and Global, Lead – Asia Pacific team, exposure to Middle east, EU and US. Worked in varied Industries – Automobile, Media, ITES, Chemicals, Logistics, FMCG and Other Manufacturing. Worked in various Green and Brown field projects. Currently working as Business Consultant with Multiple organizations.
A highly impactful Strategic specialist, with diversified experience in Integrated Supply Chain Management and International Business acumen with various Industry knowledge viz. Automobile, Media, ITES, Chemicals, Green Mobility, Supply Chain and Other Manufacturing organizations having over two decades of experience in the field of Sourcing Management, Logistics, Value Chain, Inventory Management, Plant Operations, Production Planning, Brand, Customer Relationship Management and handling multiple green field projects. Experience of handling Domestic, Asia Pacific, Middle East and US territories. Worked in top Indian and Global brands like ABP Pvt Ltd, General Motors India, Tata Motors, Avaya India, Johnson Matthey India, Fogla Corp. Contributed in business strategy formulation and achieving volumetric business growth, business process reengineering and change management, supplier consolidation and cost optimization.
Delivery: ZOOM Meeting
