Blockchain-enabled digital platforms for responsible business: building trust and traceability in global supply chains

Sathiyaraj Arunachalam; C Geetha; Krishnakumari S; Yamuna D; Kabitha Rj; Raja M; Sreedhar Palupati

doi:10.62189/ci.1827239

Blockchain-enabled digital platforms for responsible business: building trust and traceability in global supply chains

Abstract

Global supply chains are increasingly expected to operate in an ethical, transparent, and sustainable manner. However, information asymmetry, unreliable reporting, and poor visibility still pose a challenge in many existing digital infrastructures over the sourcing networks. This paper examines the application of blockchain-supported digital platforms within the enhancement of responsible-business practices through the integration of trusted, traceable and verifiable data streams into supply-chain operations. Based on the main features of blockchain technologies immutability, decentralization, concurrent validation and programmable smart contracts, the paper proceeds to develop end-to-end system of accountability utilizing emerging technologies in food safety, ethical sourcing of minerals, and sustainable apparel. It has been found that blockchain decreases the threat of sustainability scam, enhances environmental and social governance (ESG), and confidence among stakeholders. Yet challenges remain. Some blockchain designs utilize too much energy, lack of interoperability, and lack of consistent regulations prevent large-scale implementation. To overcome these anxieties, we introduce the concept of Blockchain-Enabled Responsible-Business Supply-Chain (BERB-SC), converging digital responsibility and responsible governance. Responsible digital ecosystems are the last research points of the paper focusing on blockchain governance, cross-industry standardization and integrating AI and IoT.

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Primary Language

English

Subjects

Data Security and Protection

Journal Section

Research Article

Authors

Sathiyaraj Arunachalam ^*
0009-0009-8148-5874
India

C Geetha
0000-0001-8008-3114
India

Krishnakumari S
0000-0003-4138-850X
India

Yamuna D
0000-0002-7539-0280
India

Kabitha Rj
0009-0001-2534-9976
India

Raja M
0000-0002-0451-5074
India

Sreedhar Palupati This is me
0000-0001-5083-8651
India

Publication Date

June 30, 2026

Submission Date

November 23, 2025

Acceptance Date

June 30, 2026

Published in Issue

Year 2026 Volume: 6 Number: 1

DOI

https://doi.org/10.62189/ci.1827239

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https://izlik.org/JA46TA43ZT

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APA

Arunachalam, S., Geetha, C., S, K., D, Y., Rj, K., M, R., & Palupati, S. (2026). Blockchain-enabled digital platforms for responsible business: building trust and traceability in global supply chains. Computers and Informatics, 6(1), 19-35. https://doi.org/10.62189/ci.1827239

AMA

1.Arunachalam S, Geetha C, S K, et al. Blockchain-enabled digital platforms for responsible business: building trust and traceability in global supply chains. Computers and Informatics. 2026;6(1):19-35. doi:10.62189/ci.1827239

Chicago

Arunachalam, Sathiyaraj, C Geetha, Krishnakumari S, et al. 2026. “Blockchain-Enabled Digital Platforms for Responsible Business: Building Trust and Traceability in Global Supply Chains”. Computers and Informatics 6 (1): 19-35. https://doi.org/10.62189/ci.1827239.

EndNote

Arunachalam S, Geetha C, S K, D Y, Rj K, M R, Palupati S (June 1, 2026) Blockchain-enabled digital platforms for responsible business: building trust and traceability in global supply chains. Computers and Informatics 6 1 19–35.

IEEE

[1]S. Arunachalam et al., “Blockchain-enabled digital platforms for responsible business: building trust and traceability in global supply chains”, Computers and Informatics, vol. 6, no. 1, pp. 19–35, June 2026, doi: 10.62189/ci.1827239.

ISNAD

Arunachalam, Sathiyaraj - Geetha, C - S, Krishnakumari - D, Yamuna - Rj, Kabitha - M, Raja - Palupati, Sreedhar. “Blockchain-Enabled Digital Platforms for Responsible Business: Building Trust and Traceability in Global Supply Chains”. Computers and Informatics 6/1 (June 1, 2026): 19-35. https://doi.org/10.62189/ci.1827239.

JAMA

1.Arunachalam S, Geetha C, S K, D Y, Rj K, M R, Palupati S. Blockchain-enabled digital platforms for responsible business: building trust and traceability in global supply chains. Computers and Informatics. 2026;6:19–35.

MLA

Arunachalam, Sathiyaraj, et al. “Blockchain-Enabled Digital Platforms for Responsible Business: Building Trust and Traceability in Global Supply Chains”. Computers and Informatics, vol. 6, no. 1, June 2026, pp. 19-35, doi:10.62189/ci.1827239.

Vancouver

1.Sathiyaraj Arunachalam, C Geetha, Krishnakumari S, Yamuna D, Kabitha Rj, Raja M, Sreedhar Palupati. Blockchain-enabled digital platforms for responsible business: building trust and traceability in global supply chains. Computers and Informatics. 2026 Jun. 1;6(1):19-35. doi:10.62189/ci.1827239