2.2 Supply Chain and Vertical Integration

DGT offers several key features and capabilities that make it well-suited for supply chain, retail, and logistics applications. Here's how DGT can be leveraged in these domains:

#	Functions	Description	The Pain and Pillars	Priority
1	Supply Chain Traceability	Enable end-to-end traceability of products across the supply chain	Counterfeit products Inefficient recall management Lack of visibility and accountability	High
2	Inventory Management	Real-time tracking and management of inventory levels to optimize stock levels and reduce stockouts/overstock	Poor inventory management Inefficient order fulfillment Payment delays and discrepancies	Low
3	Logistics Optimization	Real-time tracking and coordination of shipments for improved route planning and delivery performance	Inefficient route planning High transportation costs Lack of visibility and coordination	Medium
4	Trust and Data Integrity	Ensuring trust and data integrity within the supply chain through decentralized consensus and immutable ledger	Fraud and tampering Lack of data transparency and trust Risk of unauthorized changes to data	High

The implementation of blockchain-based solutions offers numerous advantages and can be applied across various industries and sectors.