Case

How Design Companies Use Blockchain to Increase Transparency for Their Customers

Case

How Design Companies Use Blockchain to Increase Transparency for Their Customers

As the demand for transparency increases, so does the complexity of managing global value chains, as many products are produced, purchased, consumed and recycled daily.

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As the demand for transparency increases, so does the complexity of managing global value chains, as many products are produced, purchased, consumed and recycled daily 

A project titled " Blockchain in Business and Danish Design” aims to uncover how blockchain technology can support the increased demands for efficiency, transparency
and a credible global supply chain in business and specifically in the design industry.
The project is funded by the Danish Industry Foundation and is a collaboration between Copenhagen Business School, the Lifestyle & Design Cluster and The Confederation of Danish Industry.

One of the project participants is Danish shoemaker company Roccamore, who uses blockchain technology to track and trace the manufacturing history of their shoes.

The information is shared with customers, enabling them to trace the origins of their shoes, from sourcing of the leather, including animal welfare data, to the tanning process and the manufacturing location of the shoes.

"To us, the use of blockchain is super interesting, and personally I think it's really cool. We are proud to work with some of the best suppliers in the leather industry, and when our customers get full product transparency, I hope they see the full value in our shoes"

Frederikke Antonie Schmidt

Founder and Creative Director of Roccamore

As illustrated by the Roccamore case, blockchain technology can help authenticate the origins of a product, including the sustainability of the manufacturing process. The purpose of the ‘Blockchain in Business and Danish Design’ project is to empower Danish companies, their suppliers and customers to make more sustainable and informed buying decisions. 

The project has identified the following three use-cases with large potential

LOYALTY PROGRAMS

Blockchain technology is well suited for earning and sharing loyalty points. Companies can offer customers cryptocurrency instead of traditional loyalty points, in addition to other benefits defined by the company.

AUTHENTICITY & PRODUCT SAFETY

In connection with Internet of Things, products are trackable from production throughout transportation and to the point of sale. The customer can easily verify whether the product is genuine, freshly made and produced under proper conditions, as well as whether it has been transported sustainably.

WARRANTY OVERVIEW

Blockchain enables digital receipts, making it easier for both the seller and the buyer to keep track of his or her purchasing history.

Curious to learn more on how to document your supply chain and highlight your sustainable footprint to your customers?

Visit the project website here (link in Danish).

for more information on how Denmark is working with sustainability in the design industry, please contact our team

Copenhagen

  • Sarina Lohmann

    Title: Special Advisor – Maritime and transport – Analysis & Partnerships

    Area: Copenhagen

    Phone: +4533920423

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