Part IV: Real-World Industry Case Studies

Chapter 15, Blockchain Across the Financial Services Industry, explores real-word use/study cases in the financial services industry. We look at what the impact of blockchain is on this industry, and which day-to-day operations are already being transformed.

Chapter 16, Blockchain Across the Transportation Industry, covers real-world examples in the transportation industry, what is the impact of blockchain, and why is it a viable technology for this industry. We explore how blockchain has transformed freight/fleet tracking and international shipping (supply chain).

Chapter 17, Blockchain Across the Healthcare Industry, provides insights into what types of healthcare use-cases work great when running on a blockchain; think about secure electronic patient records, drug supply chain, fraud detection, and advanced clinical trials.

Chapter 18, Future Industry and Technology Directions, finally, looks at future directions of blockchain across other industries, such as energy and agriculture, and why it have taken longer for these industries to transform. We also look at the future of the blockchain technology itself in the next 5 years.