Production Planning Using a Shared Resource Register Organized According to the Assumptions of Blockchain Technology

Area of Science:

• Computer Science
• Industrial Engineering
• Cybersecurity

Background:

• Production planning faces challenges in resource management and data security.
• Integrating emerging technologies like blockchain and IoT offers potential solutions.

Purpose of the Study:

• To present an architecture for integrating blockchain technology (BCT) and the Internet of Things (IoT) into production planning.
• To propose a distributed machine database concept leveraging BCT for secure data exchange and resource management.

Main Methods:

• Development of a decentralized network for production resource exchange using BCT nodes.
• Creation of an algorithm for efficient division of production tasks among network users.
• Utilization of BCT for smart contracts, transactions, and securing data on shared ledgers.

Main Results:

• A functional network integrating virtual and real production environments was established.
• BCT facilitated secure transactions and smart contracts for production resource management.
• The proposed algorithm enabled efficient task distribution among network participants.

Conclusions:

• The integration of BCT and IoT provides a modern, interdisciplinary approach to production resource management.
• The system ensures high cybersecurity standards for exchanged production data.
• This solution enhances the efficiency and security of production planning processes.