Streamlining Supply Chain Trust in Industry 5.0 Smart Manufacturing with an Integrated Blockchain Framework

This study highlights the transition to Industry 5.0 by examining the revolutionary effects of combining blockchain and Internet of Things (IoT) technologies in a manufacturing context. A methodical application of these technologies over a month produced notable improvements in resource optimisation as well as supply chain transparency, quality control, and communication dynamics. The measurable results, which include a 25% reduction in errors and a consistent rise in production efficiency from the initial 78% to an astounding 90%, are presented in tables with percentage values. Over that same period, there was a significant increase in communication efficiency, from 65% to 85%. Blockchain technology increased supply chain transparency and allowed stakeholders to track materials and goods at a level of detail never before possible. These findings demonstrate the useful benefits of combining the Internet of Things and blockchain technology, demonstrating their immediate and long-lasting positive impact on manufacturing processes. This research provides important insights that will help industry stakeholders navigate and benefit from the changing smart manufacturing landscape as Industry 5.0 takes shape.