LOGISTICS GIANT FEDEX IS CALLING FOR THE STANDARDIZATION OF THE BLOCKCHAIN

Director of information technology American logistics company FedEx’s Rob Carter called for the establishment of uniform standards in the industry of the blockchain.

Speaking at the conference Global Revolution Blockchain, he said that mandatory standards will help to create uniformity for the blockchain, which is used in the supply chain. Carter also noted the potential of technology that could improve traceability and simplify the delivery process.

FedEx, along with two other major international shipping services, DHL Express and UPS are part of the Blockchain in Transport Alliance. In addition, in September, the company joined the blockchain consortium Hyperledger to create industry applications, platforms and hardware systems based on blockchain.

Recall that in March, a major us postal operator UPS together with e – Commerce company Inxeption launched a blockchain platform Inxeption Zippy to track supply chains.