zkHealthChain - Blockchain Enabled Supply Chain in Healthcare Using Zero Knowledge

Globalization has led to complex, cloud-centric supply chains that require transparency and traceability in the manufacturing process. However, traditional supply chain models are vulnerable to single points of failure and lack a people-centric approach. To address these challenges, our proposed work presents an innovative healthcare supply chain model that utilizes blockchain technology combined with Zero Knowledge Proofs (zk-SNARKs) and role-based access control (RBAC) mechanisms. The addition of RBAC to the proposed model ensures that only authorized users can access certain data and functionalities within the system, while improving the security and access control. This approach guarantees secure storage of business-sensitive data while enabling real-time product tracking and traceability. The proposed model was tested using an Ethereum-based decentralized application (DApp), demonstrating the preservation of digital record integrity, availability, and scalability by eliminating single points of failure. The system also offers privacy and security for sensitive data through the use of zk-SNARKs. In case of product faults, the model enables error tracing without disclosing the entire data set through the use of document hashes. By incorporating RBAC access control mechanisms, our proposed solution offers an effective, secure, and privacy-preserving mechanism for handling sensitive data, also benefiting stakeholders in the supply chain ecosystem.