Implementing Trust Management in the Garment Industry Supply Chain Using Hyperledger Blockchain

This paper addresses the gap in research surrounding the application of the Hyperledger blockchain framework for trust management in the garment industry supply chain. The lack of comprehensive studies in this area has resulted in predominantly empirical approaches, often leading to suboptimal and ineffective solutions. The objective of this study is to develop a robust model for implementing trust management within the garment industry supply chain, leveraging the unique capabilities of the Hyperledger blockchain framework. Our research methodology involves a detailed analysis of the feasibility of applying the Hyperledger framework in this specific industry, followed by the creation of a conceptual model for trust management implementation. The study identifies key features of Hyperledger's blockchain technology, including decentralization, data integrity, security, smart contract support, and high fault tolerance, all of which are vital to optimizing trust in the supply chain. At the core of this research is the concept of “technically expressed trust,” which uses the Hyperledger blockchain framework as a foundation for establishing and maintaining trust throughout the apparel supply chain. The developed model demonstrates significant improvements in trust management compared to traditional system architectures like ERP, offering more reliable and transparent solutions.