Application of Blockchain in Manufacturing: A Step-by-Step Guide for Anti-Counterfeiting of Branded Goods, Supplements, and Cosmetics

1. Product Origination

• When products are manufactured at an OEM factory, the product information is recorded in the Blockchain system. This information may include
  • Batch Number
  • Manufacturing Date
  • Ingredients/Formula
  • Manufacturing Location
  • Quality Certificates
  • Quality Check Data
• This data is encrypted and recorded as 'blocks' in the Blockchain.
• "A unique QR code is generated for each product and linked to the data on the Blockchain.

2. Data Storage and Distribution

• Product data is stored on the Blockchain, which is a distributed database system.
• The data is copied and stored on multiple nodes across the Blockchain network, making the data highly secure and difficult to modify or falsify.

3. Logistics and Distribution

• Every step in the product's transportation and distribution is recorded on the Blockchain.
• This data may include
  • Shipping Information
  • Distributor Information
  • Retailer Information
• Recording this data allows for product tracking throughout the supply chain and verification of product authenticity at each stage.

4. Consumer Verification

• Consumers can use their smartphones to scan the QR code on the product.
• The application retrieves product data from the Blockchain and displays it on the smartphone screen.
• Consumers can verify product information, production history, and supply chain to confirm the product's authenticity and genuineness.
• If the displayed information does not match the data recorded on the Blockchain, the system will alert that the product is counterfeit.

5. Event Management and Alerting

• If there is an attempt to modify or falsify data on the Blockchain, the system will immediately detect and alert.
• If consumers report counterfeit products, the system will record the report data on the Blockchain for investigation and action.

Benefits

• Transparency Consumers can transparently verify product information.
• Security The data on the Blockchain is highly secure and difficult to counterfeit.
• Trust Builds brand and product credibility.
• Traceability Enables end-to-end supply chain tracking
• Anti-Counterfeiting Effectively reduces product counterfeiting.

Implementing a Blockchain system for anti-counterfeiting significantly enhances the credibility and trustworthiness of your factory's products, benefiting both you and your customers.