Walmart hooks up with MediLedger initiative
Walmart has joined the MediLedger consortium, which is building a blockchain for tracking pharmaceutical supply chains. A spokeswoman confirmed its participation to CoinDesk but made no further comment.
Walmart has emerged as a major player in the blockchain space. The Hyperledger consortium, for instance, recently published a case study detailing how it is “leading unparalleled transparency in the food supply chain”.
The retailer tested many approaches before turning its attention to blockchain. Two Proof of Concept (POC) projects, one in the US and one in China, solidified its commitment to the technology and Hyperledger Fabric. It is now leading industry-wide adoption with a coalition involving the likes of Nestle and Unilever. You can check out a case study here.
