“SmartSupplySystem” – blockchain-based platform streamlines consumable
authentication, delivers real-time insights, and opens new revenue channels for digital
printing stakeholders.
HOFFMAN ESTATES | Illinois – February 11, 2025 – Lucid Dream Software Inc., an innovative
technology provider since 1996, announces the launch of its patent-pending
SmartSupplySystem, a blockchain-driven platform designed to transform how consumables
such as inks, media, and substrates are tracked, managed, and monetized in the digital printing
industry. Developed over multiple years of intensive research and practical testing,
SmartSupplySystem is fully operational and ready to be implemented in real-world production
environments.
“Digital printing workflows demand precision, authenticity, and efficiency,” said David Lewis,
President of Lucid Dream Software Inc. “SmartSupplySystem delivers on all three fronts by
pairing each physical consumable with a corresponding blockchain-based token. This ensures
items remain authentic and tamper-proof throughout their lifecycle, while opening innovative
opportunities for revenue-sharing and sustainability initiatives.”
Key Highlights of SmartSupplySystem
1. Blockchain-Backed Authenticity
Combining tamper-proof blockchain tokens with integrated technology systems, each
consumable item—whether ink, media, or substrates—is seamlessly authenticated, preventing
fraud, ensuring traceability, and securing the entire supply chain.
2. Rich Metadata and Precise Tracking
Embedded with SKU, lot, price, vendor, quantity, and other data, consumable tokens streamline
recall validation, optimize job costing, and provide actionable insights into material utilization.
3. Streamlined Onboarding and Minimal Disruption
Through scannable labels or QR codes, operators can load consumables into
SmartSupplySystem-enabled software with a simple scan. Manufacturers can maintain current
distribution and pricing approaches while unlocking new avenues for collaboration and product
differentiation.
4. Real-Time Analytics for Optimized Operations
A customizable dashboard delivers immediate visibility into consumable performance and usage
trends, essential for ‘just-in-time’ marketing, stock management, and geographic analysis. This
data-centric approach supports continuous improvement throughout the supply chain.
5. Automated Configuration and Enhanced Software Integration
SmartSupplySystem’s tokenized framework not only enables self-configuration based on
consumable metadata but also identifies missing or low-stock materials. This ensures faster
setup, minimizes errors and allows for proactive recommendations to keep operations running
smoothly.
6. Sustainable Lifecycle Management
Smart tracking of consumables encourages responsible usage, recycling, and disposal,
reducing environmental impact and supporting corporate sustainability goals. By providing
measurable environmental, social, and governance (ESG) data, stakeholders can demonstrate
compliance and commitment to sustainability.
7. Patent-Pending Innovation
SmartSupplySystem is protected by a pending patent application, underscoring its unique
technological approach and offering additional assurance to industry partners and investors.
Industry-Ready Technology
SmartSupplySystem is built for developers of RIP and driver software as well as
manufacturers of consumables used in digital printing. By establishing a seamless link
between physical materials and digital workflows, the platform enables precise tracking,
automated integration, and new revenue opportunities without altering existing printing
technologies.
“Traditional consumable management methods rely heavily on hardware-based counters or
proprietary software,” noted Mark Barba, Product Manager at Lucid Dream Software Inc. “By
tracking consumables at the token level, SmartSupplySystem ensures absolute accuracy, giving
software developers and consumable manufacturers the tools to optimize efficiency and unlock
new business models.”
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