Blockchain in Logistics

TEACHING UNIT 1. INTRODUCTION AND BASIC CONCEPTS What Is Blockchain? Introduction and History Cryptocurrencies Blockchain Networks: Public, Private, and Hybrid Applications of Blockchain Technology Pros and Cons of Blockchain TEACHING UNIT 2. CRYPTOGRAPHY Historical perspective and objectives of cryptography Information theory Security properties that can be controlled through the application of cryptography Private-key or symmetric cryptography Public-key or asymmetric cryptography Most Commonly Used Cryptographic Algorithms Hash Functions and Criteria for Their Use Key Exchange Protocols Encryption Tools LEARNING UNIT 3. BLOCKCHAIN: TECHNOLOGICAL PRINCIPLES Decentralized Applications (DApps) P2P Networks Architectural Elements Operating Principles TEACHING UNIT 4. ANALYSIS OF CURRENT LIMITATIONS Limitations of Blockchain in Contracting and Property Nature of Blockchain Nature of Smart Contracts The Use of Blockchain in Contracts for Personal Rights Blockchain Technology in Contracts for Real Rights TEACHING UNIT 5. INTRODUCTION TO SMART CONTRACTS Progress in Electronic Contracting Regulations Smart Contracts Basic Aspects of Smart Contracts How Smart Contracts Work TEACHING UNIT 6. CONSENSUS ALGORITHMS Definition of the Term “Consensus Algorithm” Differences Between Consensus Algorithms and Protocols Types of Consensus Algorithms LEARNING UNIT 7. CREATING SMART CONTRACTS WITH SOLIDITY Smart Contracts Using Solidity Creating a Simple Contract Sub-Currency Contract Installing Solidity Security Requirements Solidity Through Examples TEACHING UNIT 8. DAAPS Introduction Bitcoin Ethereum Hyperledger TEACHING UNIT 9. BLOCKCHAIN IN THE MANUFACTURING AND LOGISTICS INDUSTRIES Blockchain in manufacturing Blockchain and 3D printing Blockchain in the Supply Chain Blockchain in Logistics LEARNING UNIT 10. INTRODUCTION TO LOGISTICS 4.0 Historical Evolution of Logistics and Its Definition The Fourth Industrial Revolution – Industry 4.0 Traditional Logistics vs. Logistics 4.0 Logistics Processes from the Perspective of Logistics 4.0 Advantages of Logistics 4.0 Challenges of Logistics 4.0 TEACHING UNIT 11. IMPLEMENTATION OF LOGISTICS 4.0 Challenges in implementing Logistics 4.0 Actions to be implemented in the area of inventory management Actions to be implemented in the warehouse Actions in the area of production Other cross-functional actions Implementation of logistics dashboards LEARNING UNIT 12. HYPERCONNECTIVITY OF LOGISTICS PROCESSES The Internet of Things (IoT) Applied to Logistics Processes The Digital Supply Chain and the IoT Cloud Computing Integrated Systems Additive Manufacturing and Simulations Robots Information Security