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This section explores applications of blockchain technology and the Industrial Internet of Things (IIoT) to improve environmental sustainability in logistics. The industry is under pressure to reduce environmental impact while improving operational efficiency. The combination of blockchain and the Industrial Internet of Things offers transformative opportunities for sustainable logistics management. The characteristics—of blockchain decentralization, immutability, and transparency—significantly improve traceability and promote trust between logistics network participants. By enabling the tracking of products and resources in real time, blockchain, especially Algorand, plays a crucial role in minimizing fraud risks and promoting responsible sourcing. Blockchain ensures compliance with sustainability standards, including ethical labor practices, and reduces carbon emissions. At the same time, the IIoT, with its network of interconnected devices, collects and analyzes data across all logistics processes, contributing to operational efficiency and waste reduction. This comprehensive approach builds trust in the integrity of the logistics process, leading to lower emissions and more sustainable practices. This section presents compelling case studies that highlight the effectiveness of blockchain and the Industrial Internet of Things in food processing, manufacturing, and transportation. These studies vividly demonstrate the benefits of these technologies, such as improved logistical transparency and greater customer confidence. The section also openly discusses the challenges organizations face in integrating these technologies, including implementation complexity, privacy concerns, and regulatory restrictions. The section also mentions future directions involving the integration of blockchain and IIoT for improved supply chain transparency and automation. Smart contracts on the blockchain are automatically executed based on IIoT data in real time, optimizing logistics processes and ensuring trust, security, and efficiency throughout the value chain.

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Blockchain and Industrial Internet of Things

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    2026年

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  • Bernardo Nicoletti,
  • Andrea Appolloni

摘要

This section explores applications of blockchain technology and the Industrial Internet of Things (IIoT) to improve environmental sustainability in logistics. The industry is under pressure to reduce environmental impact while improving operational efficiency. The combination of blockchain and the Industrial Internet of Things offers transformative opportunities for sustainable logistics management. The characteristics—of blockchain decentralization, immutability, and transparency—significantly improve traceability and promote trust between logistics network participants. By enabling the tracking of products and resources in real time, blockchain, especially Algorand, plays a crucial role in minimizing fraud risks and promoting responsible sourcing. Blockchain ensures compliance with sustainability standards, including ethical labor practices, and reduces carbon emissions. At the same time, the IIoT, with its network of interconnected devices, collects and analyzes data across all logistics processes, contributing to operational efficiency and waste reduction. This comprehensive approach builds trust in the integrity of the logistics process, leading to lower emissions and more sustainable practices. This section presents compelling case studies that highlight the effectiveness of blockchain and the Industrial Internet of Things in food processing, manufacturing, and transportation. These studies vividly demonstrate the benefits of these technologies, such as improved logistical transparency and greater customer confidence. The section also openly discusses the challenges organizations face in integrating these technologies, including implementation complexity, privacy concerns, and regulatory restrictions. The section also mentions future directions involving the integration of blockchain and IIoT for improved supply chain transparency and automation. Smart contracts on the blockchain are automatically executed based on IIoT data in real time, optimizing logistics processes and ensuring trust, security, and efficiency throughout the value chain.