This pdf provides a conceptual framework for understanding the background and potential of blockchain technology in supply chain management. Blockchain technology, first introduced in 2008 with the advent of Bitcoin, is widely regarded as a pivotal element of the Industry 4.0 paradigm shift. Its decentralized and dispersed nature renders it traceable by all parties involved, enhancing the perceptibility of data and bolstering security. Initially implemented in the financial industry, its potential has extended to various sectors that can be seamlessly integrated with modern technology.