- VeChain highlighted in academic study for seafood traceability, boosting transparency and trust across fragmented chains.
- Blockchain-ERP integration shows stronger collaboration, fraud reduction, and real-world impact compared with ERP-only systems.
A recent academic study has brought attention to VeChain in the blockchain sector, showcasing its use in seafood traceability. The research explored the combination of blockchain and ERP systems, illustrating how platforms like VeChain are enhancing supply chain transparency and fostering collaboration in global trade.
Published in IEEE Access, the study analyzed 18 scenarios of blockchain integration in supply networks. It concluded that the combination of blockchain and ERP systems improves traceability, visibility, and trust compared to using ERP alone. VeChain was highlighted as a practical example with measurable impact in the seafood industry.
The researchers emphasized the advantages of blockchain in food tracking, particularly in storing immutable records such as harvest dates, expiration periods, and product origins. These capabilities help reduce fraud, enhance cold chain monitoring, and provide authenticity checks, which are crucial for seafood supply chains.
NEW ACADEMIC SPOTLIGHT ON VECHAIN
A recent study on blockchain + ERP integration highlights VeChain’s role in seafood traceability:
“VeChain’s platform is another example working with companies in the seafood industry to implement blockchain for seafood… pic.twitter.com/B4DggsNa9Q
— Sebastian.vet Ⓥ
(@PERE_Mainz) August 21, 2025
Seafood Traceability and Blockchain Adoption
The paper noted: “VeChain’s platform is another example working with companies in the seafood industry to implement blockchain for seafood traceability.” This direct mention places VeChain alongside industry leaders like Walmart and Carrefour, who are already leveraging blockchain for food safety and traceability efforts.
Seafood traceability remains a challenge due to the involvement of various actors across oceans, ports, and distribution channels. By integrating smart contracts and decentralized verification, VeChain’s approach ensures certainty and consumer confidence in these complex supply chains.
VeChain Ambassador Sebastian.vet echoed this sentiment in a public statement, stating:
From oceans to on-chain —VeChain is securing supply chains where trust matters most.
This aligns with the research paper’s conclusion that blockchain enables timely and transparent reporting between trading partners.
Findings from the 2025 Comparative Analysis
The study not only focused on seafood but also explored the broader implications of blockchain in supply chains. It highlighted how end-to-end visibility can reduce delays, verify transactions, and enhance trust across borders. Industry professionals observed that blockchain implementation fosters higher levels of collaboration compared to standalone ERP systems.
Three deployment scenarios stood out for their effectiveness in real-time tracking and transparency. These scenarios, involving private, public, and consortium blockchain models with full data sharing, offered maximum traceability benefits.
Furthermore, the research suggested that blockchain systems would be particularly valuable in make-to-order or engineered-to-order manufacturing settings. In the case of seafood, these scenarios require precise tracking of product origin and condition to meet specific customer requirements.
For cross-border trade, the study predicted that blockchain could build trust among foreign parties without prior relationships. It was seen as a way to reduce conflicts, automate customs procedures, and establish secure trade routes across borders.