A traceability and auditing framework for electronic equipment reverse logistics based on blockchain: the case of mobile phones

• URL: http://arxiv.org/abs/2005.11556v2
• Date: Tue, 26 May 2020 08:15:48 GMT
• Title: A traceability and auditing framework for electronic equipment reverse logistics based on blockchain: the case of mobile phones
• Authors: Thomas K. Dasaklis and Fran Casino and Constantinos Patsakis
• Abstract summary: We propose a distributed trustless and secure framework for electronic equipment RL activities based on blockchain technology. We develop an autonomous and effective back-end data sharing architecture based on smart contracts/blockchain technology.
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• License: http://arxiv.org/licenses/nonexclusive-distrib/1.0/
• Abstract: Human beings produce electronic waste (e-waste) at an unprecedented pace. Mobile phones and other inter-connected smart devices make a significant contribution to the generation of e-waste. Reverse logistics (RL) activities play an essential role in managing mobile phones during their end-of-life. However, remanufacturing and/or refurbishing of mobile phones might prove difficult not only from an operational point of view but also from a data management and privacy perspective (due to privacy-related regulatory frameworks like the EU General Data Protection Regulation directive). In this paper, we propose a distributed trustless and secure framework for electronic equipment RL activities based on blockchain technology. We consider the remanufacturing/refurbishing recovery option for mobile phones, and we develop an autonomous and effective back-end data sharing architecture based on smart contracts/blockchain technology for keeping track of all the remanufacturing/refurbishing processes. For demonstrating the applicability of our approach, we develop a functional set of smart contracts and a local private blockchain. The benefits of our framework are further discussed, along with fruitful areas for future research.

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