A Framework for Secure and Trustworthy Data Management in Supply Chain

Abstract

In this paper, we consider a trustworthy framework for data management in a supply chain. The framework provides verifiable evidence for secure data management in each organization involved in a supply chain. It consists of three main components: black box systems that securely store digital evidence, verification services that verify the digital evidence and publish a guarantee document for data management, and a trusted directory service that manages the guarantee document. Furthermore, future directions for research are discussed in this paper. We believe the framework will improve security and trustworthiness of supply chains.