Need for Integration of Blockchain Technology in Supply Chain Management of Health Supplements

By providing transparency, immutability, and security in the tracking of products from raw materials to end-users, blockchain technology has the potential to revolutionize the supply chain management of health supplements. Blockchain technology has the potential to revolutionize the supply chain management of health supplements. The decentralized structure of blockchain makes it possible for the information to be shared among stakeholders in a way that is both secure and unobtrusive. This helps to reduce the probability of counterfeit goods being sold and ensures that regulatory requirements are met. The uses of blockchain technology in the health supplement sector are investigated in this article. These applications include traceability, inventory management, and payment processing. In addition to this, it offers a discussion of the difficulties and constraints that may arise from applying blockchain technology to the management of the supply chain for nutritional supplements, as well as potential solutions for overcoming these obstacles. In the health supplement industry as a whole, the implementation of blockchain technology has the potential to promote transparency, accountability, and trust, which would ultimately be to the advantage of both customers and enterprises. The promising findings of this study done thus far highlight the necessity of future research and the use of blockchain technology in the health supplement business.

I. Introduction

Health supplement supply chains are the processes involved in getting health supplements from the manufacturer to the end consumer [1]. This involves several steps, including sourcing raw materials, manufacturing, packaging, distribution, and retailing.