# Next Steps In the next course in this path, you'll see exactly **how blockchain enhances—not replaces—the EDI systems** you're already using, and why this matters for practical implementation. Before you get there, here are... ### 5 Questions to Ask Before Your First Blockchain Pilot * Do we spend >$100K annually on transaction reconciliation? * Do we have >50 suppliers or complex multi-tier supply chains? * Are we in an industry vulnerable to counterfeiting or fraud? * Do customers ask about product provenance or ethical sourcing? * Do slow payment cycles tie up significant working capital? **If you answered "yes" to 2 or more: a blockchain pilot could deliver measurable ROI within 6-12 months.** --- # Agent Instructions: Querying This Documentation If you need additional information that is not directly available in this page, you can query the documentation dynamically by asking a question. Perform an HTTP GET request on the current page URL with the `ask` query parameter: ``` GET https://hub.bsvblockchain.org/higher-learning/bsv-academy/the-business-case-for-blockchain-in-supply-chain/what-blockchain-actually-does-for-supply-chain/next-steps.md?ask= ``` The question should be specific, self-contained, and written in natural language. The response will contain a direct answer to the question and relevant excerpts and sources from the documentation. Use this mechanism when the answer is not explicitly present in the current page, you need clarification or additional context, or you want to retrieve related documentation sections.