Review article
A Review of Blockchain-based Quality Information Management Systems in Shipbuilding Industry
Marko Turk
orcid.org/0000-0001-6218-6056
; Istrian University of Applied Sciences
Igor Savić
Abstract
Quality management in manufacturing faces persistent challenges related to transparency, traceability, and data integrity across complex, multi-stakeholder production environments. This paper presents a systematic literature review investigating the potential of blockchain technology as a foundation for decentralized, trust-enhancing information systems in quality control and quality management in shipbuilding industry. By analyzing 55 peer-reviewed publications from Web of Science and Scopus databases, the study identifies key thematic clusters in current research, including supply chain traceability, smart contract automation, and the integration of blockchain within Industry 4.0 quality frameworks. Based on these insights, the paper proposes a conceptual framework for a blockchainbased quality management architecture tailored to the operational and regulatory needs by the manufacturing industry with the focus on shipbuilding. The system design emphasizes permissioned access, tamper-proof quality records, and programmable compliance through smart contracts. While the review affirms the conceptual feasibility of such systems, it also highlights areas for further research, particularly regarding system governance, interoperability, and implementation. This work provides a theoretical foundation for future development of a proof-of-concept platform aimed at validating blockchain-driven quality control and lifecycle compliance in shipbuilding.
Keywords
blockchain; smart contracts; quality control; quality management; shipbuilding
Hrčak ID:
336647
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Publication date:
17.10.2025.
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