Mandvi Singh, Managing Editor

The supply chain industry has evolved a big time today, advancing from general pre-industrial methods and the assembly lines of the Industrial Revolution to the integrated logistics systems of the 20th century and the complex, technology-driven, global networks of the 21st century, from firm push by e-Commerce, data analytics, sustainability concerns, and innovations like blockchain and AI.

While AI has been the catalyst across industries, Blockchain powering the supply chain industry is recognizable too, increasing transparency, security, and traceability deploying a decentralized, immutable record of transactions that all parties can access in real-time. This technology integration in the supply chain system not only minimizes fraud, but reduces errors as well, streamlining operations by eliminating intermediaries, and enhancing accountability. The benefits are effective and include verifiable product provenance, faster processing through smart contracts, improved trust among participants, and greater efficiency in managing complex global supply chains. According to Global Market Insights analysis, the global blockchain for sustainable supply chains market was valued at $827.6 million in 2024 and is estimated to register a CAGR of 35.1 percent between 2025 and 2034. 

As India is displaying its leadership across the supply chain industry too integrating Blockchain technology, this edition ‘10 Best BlockchainPowered Supply Chain Startups – 2025’ by Startup City magazine features a few emerging startups in the field acknowledging them for their promising industry knowledge and experience.