Russian Post uses blockchain technology for package tracking-blockchain
Russian Post uses blockchain technology for package tracking-blockchain
The national postal operator of Russia plans the introduction of a package tracking system based on blockchain technology. The introduction of the new service is part of the digital transformation strategy of the Russian Post and is intended to reduce the number of lost programs.
Blockchain-based tracking system that helps the Russian Post to save time and resources
In the context of the development of his services and improving the efficiency of his logistics, Pochta rossii , or the Russian post, including the implementation of blockchain technology, said a representative of the company said Compared to Vedomosti. Cites the post operator's strategy for the digital transformation, the business day newspaper that the first pilots in the coming Years are expected.
The Russian Post intends to introduce its blockchain-based tracking system in 2023. The new service will be market -oriented, said Vladimir Urbansky, Director of Digital Products. He further explained that the Russian Post was part of a logistics chain and emphasized that the system will enable it to provide other companies end-to-end-tracking information.
vedomosti quotes a source from the IT industry, which commented on the fact that the blockchain project aims to limit the number of lost packages. The expert believes that the new platform can replace the existing tracking mechanism of the Russian Post and save time and effort when looking for lost programs. This also means that fewer people are involved in the process.
The digital transformation strategy of the postal operator, including a roadmap for blockchain tracking service, is currently being checked by the Ministry of Digital Development, Communication and Mass Media. A final decision is still pending, Minister Maksut Shadaev told the newspaper. In this case, the strategy is presented to the company's board of directors. In the event of approval, investments worth 38.2 billion rubles (almost $ 525 million) will be made by the end of 2025.
The Russian Post has been dealing with blockchain technologies for some time, the report says. In October 2017, General Director Nikolai Podguzov announced plans for implementation Blockchain Solutions for better control of the financial transactions Company.
"We have 9 billion rubles of transactions every day. In order to ensure the security of these transactions, it is quite possible that we use blockchain technology and work on it," said the manager, quoted by Tas. During the Russia Calling Forum, Podguzov said that he would expect this to improve the quality of postal services.
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