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Enhancing traceability and trust in the sugarcane supply chain using a blockchain-based framework with smart
Muhammad Shoaib Farooq1, Junaid Nasir Qureshi2, Haroon Abdul Waheed3
1Department of Artificial Intelligence, University of Management and Technology, UMT, Lahore, Pakistan.
Plos One
|August 4, 2026
Summary
This study introduces a blockchain-based system for the sugarcane supply chain, enhancing transparency and farmer earnings. It utilizes Sugar Coin (SC) and smart contracts for secure, efficient transactions.
Area of Science:
- Agricultural Economics
- Computer Science
- Supply Chain Management
Background:
- The global sugarcane industry faces challenges with opaque supply chains, leading to farmer income loss and economic instability.
- Current sugarcane logistics lack transparency, hindering the detection of illicit activities and fair farmer compensation.
Purpose of the Study:
- To develop a transparent and trustworthy sugarcane supply chain system using blockchain technology.
- To introduce a digital currency, Sugar Coin (SC), and smart contracts for secure transaction management.
- To enhance data security and accessibility for farmers and retailers via the Inter Planetary File System (IPFS).
Main Methods:
- Implementation of a novel blockchain framework for sugarcane supply chain management.
- Integration of Sugar Coin (SC) for tracking transactions.
- Utilization of smart contracts for automated transaction processing.
- Application of Inter Planetary File System (IPFS) for secure data storage.
Main Results:
- The proposed blockchain system demonstrates superior performance in block processing speed, transaction throughput, and cost-efficiency compared to existing supply chain solutions.
- Enhanced traceability and trustworthiness within the sugarcane supply chain.
- Successful secure storage and accessibility of sensitive farmer and retailer data.
Conclusions:
- The developed blockchain framework significantly improves the reliability and transparency of the sugarcane industry.
- The introduction of Sugar Coin (SC) via an Initial Coin Offering (ICO) presents a sustainable economic model for the sector.
- This research paves the way for a more equitable and efficient global sugarcane market.
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