Decentralized Ledger for Consignment Inventory

The single source of truth for inventory ownership and movement eliminates costly, time-consuming reconciliation between trading partners. Smart contracts automatically update records upon predefined triggers (e.g., goods receipt scan).

• Example: A global electronics manufacturer reduced its monthly reconciliation effort from 120+ person-hours to near zero by tracking consigned components on a shared ledger.
• ROI Driver: Direct reduction in administrative overhead and finance team labor.

Trigger automated invoicing and payment the instant a retailer sells a consigned item. This accelerates cash flow for the supplier and provides precise, real-time sales data.

• Example: A fashion brand using smart contracts for consignment with department stores reduced its Days Sales Outstanding (DSO) by 45%, improving working capital.
• ROI Driver: Faster cash conversion cycles and reduced credit risk.

Create an immutable, timestamped audit trail for every stock transfer, condition check, and sale. This is invaluable for financial audits, regulatory compliance (e.g., Sarbanes-Oxley), and resolving liability claims.

• Example: Pharmaceutical distributors use blockchain to maintain compliant custody chains for high-value, temperature-sensitive consigned drugs, slashing audit preparation time.
• ROI Driver: Lower cost of compliance and audit readiness.

Gain real-time visibility into consigned stock levels across all partners. This enables dynamic replenishment, reduces stockouts and overstock, and deters fraud by making discrepancies immediately apparent.

• Example: An automotive parts supplier reduced consigned inventory shrinkage by 18% by implementing tamper-evident tracking, directly impacting gross margin.
• ROI Driver: Lower capital tied up in inventory and reduced loss from shrinkage.

Instantly trace a sold consigned item back through its entire custody chain using its unique digital twin. This enables precise, targeted recalls and automates warranty validation.

• Example: A consumer goods company executed a product recall in hours instead of weeks, contacting only affected customers, saving millions in brand damage and logistics costs.
• ROI Driver: Drastic reduction in recall costs and mitigation of reputational risk.

Replace brittle, point-to-point integrations with a neutral, shared infrastructure. This lowers the barrier to onboarding new consignment partners and creates a foundation for innovative services like inventory financing.

• Example: A consortium of agricultural suppliers and retailers built a shared ledger platform, reducing new partner onboarding from 3 months to under 2 weeks.
• ROI Driver: Faster ecosystem growth and reduced IT integration costs.

A shared, immutable ledger provides a single source of truth for inventory ownership and movement. This eliminates the costly and time-consuming reconciliation disputes that plague traditional consignment models.

• Real Example: A global electronics manufacturer reduced invoice reconciliation time from 45 days to real-time, cutting administrative costs by 65%.
• Key Benefit: All parties (manufacturer, distributor, retailer) see the same data on stock levels, transfers, and ownership changes, removing ambiguity and building trust.

Smart contracts automatically execute payments when consigned goods are sold, ensuring accurate and timely compensation for all parties in the supply chain.

• Real Example: A luxury fashion house uses blockchain to track items from warehouse to boutique. When sold, the manufacturer, distributor, and retailer automatically receive their pre-agreed share, improving cash flow predictability.
• Key Benefit: Eliminates manual payment processing and reduces the risk of errors or delayed settlements, strengthening partner relationships.

Real-time, transparent visibility into consignment stock across all locations enables dynamic inventory optimization.

• Real Example: An automotive parts supplier reduced excess safety stock by 30% by having accurate, real-time data on consigned inventory at thousands of dealerships.
• Key Benefit: Manufacturers can produce to actual demand, not forecasts. Retailers avoid stockouts and overstock penalties. This directly improves working capital efficiency for all parties.

Each consigned item is assigned a unique digital identity (NFT or token) on the blockchain, making it impossible to duplicate or alter.

• Real Example: High-end spirits distributors use this to combat grey market diversion and counterfeit goods, protecting brand integrity and revenue.
• Key Benefit: Consumers and partners can instantly verify authenticity. This protects brand value, ensures warranty validity, and secures the revenue stream from genuine products.

The immutable record of an item's journey simplifies reverse logistics and validates warranty claims.

• Real Example: An industrial equipment maker automated warranty validation. If a returned consigned part's history shows proper usage, the claim is auto-approved; if not, it's flagged.
• Key Benefit: Reduces fraudulent returns, accelerates legitimate claim processing, and provides clear data for product lifecycle analysis and quality control.