Privacy-Preserving Supply Chain Management Using Zero-Knowledge Proofs

Işıl Suiçmez; Reyhan Duygu; Enis Karaarslan

doi:10.57020/ject.1852519

Privacy-Preserving Supply Chain Management Using Zero-Knowledge Proofs

Abstract

Global disruptions, such as the COVID-19 pandemic, have exposed the fragility of supply chains and the critical need for coordination. However, effective collaboration is often hindered by the reluctance of firms to disclose sensitive proprietary data, such as inventory levels or logistical bottlenecks, due to competitive concerns. To resolve this dilemma, this study introduces a privacy-preserving framework integrating Zero-Knowledge Proofs (ZKPs) with blockchain technology. This approach allows stakeholders to validate compliance and operational status without revealing the underlying raw data, thereby fostering trust and resilience in decentralized networks.

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Details

Primary Language

English

Subjects

Data and Information Privacy

Journal Section

Research Article

Authors

Işıl Suiçmez
0009-0003-0633-2057
Türkiye

Reyhan Duygu
0000-0002-4116-4904
Türkiye

Enis Karaarslan ^*
0000-0002-3595-8783
Türkiye

Publication Date

March 1, 2026

Submission Date

December 31, 2025

Acceptance Date

March 1, 2026

Published in Issue

Year 2026 Number: 6

DOI

https://doi.org/10.57020/ject.1852519

IZ

https://izlik.org/JA75AJ84GH

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RIS / Bibtex

APA

Suiçmez, I., Duygu, R., & Karaarslan, E. (2026). Privacy-Preserving Supply Chain Management Using Zero-Knowledge Proofs. Journal of Emerging Computer Technologies, 6, 1-12. https://doi.org/10.57020/ject.1852519