RT info:eu-repo/semantics/article
T1 Speeding Up Negotiations for Prototypes in an Industrial Project Thanks to Blockchain
A1 Sobrino, Manuel
A1 Pajares, Javier
A1 Adiego, Joaquín
A1 Acebes, Fernando
K1 Blockchain, Supplier, Prototype, Automotive Industry
AB This paper explores how blockchain technology can accelerate negotiations within industrial supply chains, focusing on prototype management in the automotive sector. Through a real case study involving a car manufacturer and a tier 1 supplier, we analyse the complex workflow from prototype request initiation to purchase order issuance. The study identifies critical bottlenecks that hinder process efficiency, such as communication delays and prolonged negotiations. By simulating blockchain-based transactions on the Ethereum platform, our analysis quantifies the costs associated with decentralised record-keeping and smart contract execution. The findings demonstrate that blockchain enhances transparency, traceability, and data integrity while reducing reliance on intermediaries and mitigating negotiation delays. Despite challenges such as cryptocurrency volatility and the need for operational adaptations, our results highlight blockchain’s potential to streamline supply chain interactions and lower overall transaction costs. This work contributes to the supply chain optimisation and digital transformation literature by providing empirical insights and practical guidelines for integrating blockchain solutions in complex industrial environments.
PB Springer
SN 2367-4512
YR 2025
FD 2025
LK https://uvadoc.uva.es/handle/10324/82019
UL https://uvadoc.uva.es/handle/10324/82019
LA eng
NO Data Science, Challenges and Applications in Industrial Operations. CIO 2025. Lecture Notes on Data Engineering and Communications Technologies, vol 276.
NO Producción Científica
DS UVaDOC
RD 23-ene-2026