The blockchain technology represents a decentralized database that stores information securely in immutable
data blocks. Regarding supply chain management, these characteristics offer potentials in increasing supply
chain transparency, visibility, automation, and efficiency. In this context, first token-based mapping
approaches exist to transfer certain supply chain events to the blockchain, such as the creation or assembly
of parts as well as their transfer of ownership. However, the decentralized and immutable structure of
blockchain technology also creates challenges. In particular, the scalability, storage capacity, and the special
requirements for storage formats make it currently impossible to map all supply chain events unrestrictedly
on the blockchain. As a first step, this paper identifies important supply chain events for different use cases
combining blockchain technology and supply chain management. Secondly, the supply chain events are
classified in terms of their expected technical properties and their relevance for the respective use case.
Finally, the identified supply chain events are evaluated regarding their transferability to blockchain
technology and a classification model is introduced.
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