Nippon Express will use blockchain to track packages

Japanese logistics company Nippon Express plans to develop a new blockchain-based system that will ensure transparency in the delivery of shipments.

It is planned to spend about the development of the system100 billion yen ($ 1 billion). In addition, already in 2021, Nippon Express plans to use blockchain to ensure transparency in drug delivery.

Blockchain startup will develop the systemAccenture In this case, the system will monitor the temperature of drugs at each stage of delivery, that is, even the trucks will be equipped with temperature sensors.

Each box of medicine will also receivenative RFID token. This will allow you to track all stages of the supply of medicines. The startup hopes that in the future, the system will also track the supply of drug components.

Earlier, the consulting company Acumen Research and Consulting (ARC) reported that the amount of funding for the blockchain in the healthcare market will exceed $ 1.7 billion by 2026.