Vaccination Certificate Supply Chain Management using Blockchain

Vaccination Certificate Supply Chain Management using Blockchain

Haydon Rex E A

Department of computer science and engineering

Karunya institute of technology and Sciences

Tamilnadu, Coimbatore, India

eahaydonrex@karunya.edu.in

Abstract— The efficient and secure management of the supply chain for vaccination certificates is critical in ensuring that people can safely participate in activities that require proof of vaccination. This process involves coordinating various stakeholders such as manufacturers, distributors, healthcare providers, and regulatory bodies to ensure that the necessary resources, systems, and processes are in place. Manufacturers produce the vaccines and the materials needed for creating certificates, while distributors ensure that they are distributed efficiently to healthcare providers who administer the vaccines and create the certificates. Regulatory bodies verify the authenticity of the certificates and ensure security measures are in place to prevent counterfeiting. The process also requires transparency and real-time information to ensure that stakeholders have access to up-to-date information on the production, distribution, and verification of vaccination certificates. Effective supply chain management helps to ensure that vaccines are administered safely and efficiently, providing people with the necessary proof of vaccination to participate in various activities.

Keywords— Vaccination Certificate authenticity; traceability; supply chain; blockchain