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Overview - Blockchain in logistics operations
Logistics business owned and operated by everyone
A logistics blockchain that
1 - Operates without
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Directly employing courier/package handler or individuals working in operations
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Directly owing any assets like vehicle, rental, or owned property used for operations
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Directly owing space capacity in air-cargo
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Directly owing hardware required for operations
2 - Owns the block-chain process/software to run logistics but field operations owned and operated by everyone in the blockchain process
Blockchain Process
Blocks represent operational functions
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Each block signifies an operational function and multiple set of blocks in an order defines the end to end movement of each package
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Ownership of blocks are decentralized and based on AI-based parameters and algorithms
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Blocks are connected from pickup till delivery to create system-defined 'block-path'
Block-path Schema
Block-path (with AI) for each package establishes two important goals
1. Pre-determine the optimum routing path for the package
2. Track, monitor, and action the actual routing against the pre-determined path