CloudChain: A novel distribution model for digital products based on supply chain principles

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Highlights：

• A novel digital product distribution model inspired by supply chain principles.

• Connected networks of partners manage the digital product lifecycle as value chain.

• Virtual distribution channels created over multiple cloud resources for value chains.

• Configurable packing and logistic service ensure confidentiality in product delivery.

• CloudChain prototype implemented as digital product delivery service for space agency.

摘要

•A novel digital product distribution model inspired by supply chain principles.•Connected networks of partners manage the digital product lifecycle as value chain.•Virtual distribution channels created over multiple cloud resources for value chains.•Configurable packing and logistic service ensure confidentiality in product delivery.•CloudChain prototype implemented as digital product delivery service for space agency.

论文关键词：Information goods,Content delivery,Cloud storage,Security,Supply chain management,Digital product logistics

论文评审过程：Received 25 August 2017, Revised 2 December 2017, Accepted 5 December 2017, Available online 12 December 2017, Version of Record 12 December 2017.

论文官网地址：https://doi.org/10.1016/j.ijinfomgt.2017.12.006