This thesis explores the implementation of blockchain technology in supply chain management, with a focus on its potential to enhance efficiency, transparency, and trust. The study begins with an overview of the current challenges in supply chain management and international trade, such as lack of visibility and trust, and how blockchain can address these challenges. The research specifically examines the potential applications of Free trade agreements including trade dispute settlement and issuance.
By using the qualitative research method, the study is based on official documents, practical handouts, and empirical studies that recommend or focus on the application of blockchain in supply chain management and international trade. The findings and analysis recommended that the technology so called “blockchain” offers reducing supply chain flow time, trade disputes settlement simplicity, and amplify transparency and traceability in the supply chain and international trade.
However, given that blockchain may decrease the significance of many large global corporations, institutions, and power structures that have a keen interest in preserving established hierarchies, its potential may remain unexploited. Overall, this study helps to introduce the ongoing discourse on the transformative potential of blockchain technology in supply chain management and provides insights on how to leverage blockchain, including Certificate of Origin, to improve supply chain operations.

Keywords Blockchain • Distributed Ledger • Supply Chain • International Trade • Certificate of Origin