Edinburgh Napier University

  Recent instances have brought to light the inherent vulnerability of the manufacturing sector to cyber security threats, particularly within the food and beverage industries. With the rapid adoption of Industry 4.0, supply chains are exposed to an expanding surface area of potential attacks. This paper delves into the paramount issue of supply chain security and explores the utilisation of distributed ledger technology to enhance the reliability and security of the whisky manufacturing process. We introduce an experimental framework that is focused on performance enhancements and security optimisations. Furthermore, a review of the implemented testbed evaluates the robustness of the business logic, emphasising additional benefits derived from implemented features. This analysis serves to showcase the advancements made in response to recent disruptions within similar supply chains.