We caught up with Kevin Otto, Senior Director at standards body GS1 US to discuss how COVID has impacted blockchain adoption and trends he’s seeing during its blockchain working group talks.
The main takeaway is the need for blockchain interoperability. That’s a multi-dimensional requirement, but the initial GS1 focus is on data standards in order to make data transferable and prevent vendor lock-in.
Another trend is that the blockchain interest has evolved from pure supply chain traceability to encompass sustainability, proof of provenance, and enhanced tracking, such as ensuring refrigerated goods are kept at a consistent temperature range.
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