Smart Industry Meets Smart Ledger: The Role of Blockchain in Industrial Automation
- Author Sudip Chakraborty
- Co-Author Deep Chakraborty
- DOI https://ww
- Country : India
- Subject : Computer Science and Information Sciences
Keywords : Blockchain, Industrial Automation, Industry 4.0, Smart Manufacturing, IoT, Supply Chain, Data Integrity, Smart Contracts, Decentralized Systems, Predictive Maintenance, Industrial Security, Industry 5
Abstract
The emergence of Industry 4.0 has revolutionized industrial automation by integrating advanced technologies, including IoT, AI, robotics, and cyber-physical systems. While these technologies enable smarter manufacturing processes, real-time monitoring, and predictive maintenance, they also introduce new challenges related to data security, trust, transparency, and interoperability across complex industrial networks. Blockchain technology, often referred to as a “smart ledger,” offers a decentralized, immutable, and transparent solution to address these challenges. This paper examines the critical role of blockchain in industrial automation and its potential to transform how industries operate and exchange information. We explore how blockchain can secure machine-to-machine communication, enhance supply chain traceability, ensure data integrity, and support decentralized industrial decision-making. Through detailed use-case discussions, the paper demonstrates how blockchain can improve accountability in industrial operations, from smart contracts automating procurement and logistics to transparent audit trails for maintenance and compliance. Additionally, we present a conceptual framework that outlines the integration of blockchain with industrial automation systems, focusing on scalability, latency, and security considerations. The paper also highlights real-world industrial implementations and pilot projects that showcase blockchain’s value in manufacturing, energy management, and industrial asset tracking. Ultimately, this study positions blockchain as a transformative enabler for smart industries, offering resilience, efficiency, and trust in industrial ecosystems, and paving the way for Industry 5.0, where collaborative intelligence between machines and humans is secured and governed by distributed technologies.
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