RT info:eu-repo/semantics/article T1 Blockchain-based architecture for the control of logistics activities: Pharmaceutical utilities case study A1 Mezquita, Yeray A1 Casado Vara, Roberto Carlos A1 González Briones, Alfonso A1 Prieto, Javier A1 Corchado, Juan M. K1 Blockchain K1 Smart contract K1 Multi-agent system K1 Logistical utilities K1 Informática K1 Computer science AB Logistics services involve a wide range of transport operations between distributors and clients. Currently, the large number ofintermediaries are a challenge for this sector, as it makes all the processes more complicated. To face that problem, we proposea system that uses smart contracts to remove intermediaries and speed up logistics activities. Our new model combines smartcontracts and a multi-agent system in a single platform to improve the current logistics system by increasing organization,security and getting rid of several human intermediaries to automate its processes, making distribution times significantlyfaster. Also, with this kind of approach, it is possible to apply penalties to parties that do not comply with the terms of usingthis platform. PB Oxford University Press SN 1367-0751 YR 2021 FD 2021-12 LK http://hdl.handle.net/10259/7248 UL http://hdl.handle.net/10259/7248 LA eng NO This work was developed as part of ‘Virtual Ledger Technologies DLT/Blockchain y Cripto-IOT sobre organizaciones virtuales de agentes ligeros y su aplicación en la eficiencia en el transporte de última milla’, ID SA267P18, project cofinanced by Junta Castilla y León, Consejería de Educación and FEDER funds. Also, the research work carried out by Yeray Mezquita is supported by the pre-doctoral fellowship from the University of Salamanca and Banco Santander. DS Repositorio Institucional de la Universidad de Burgos RD 23-nov-2024