Abstract
Challenges in the industrial world are evolving rapidly. The game-changing
technologies for overcoming these challenges on the path to Industry 4.0 are
digitization and automation. We can control and improve every area of supply chain
and manufacturing processes with the aid of Industry 4.0 technologies. It offers access
to the real-time data and insights we need to run a company more profitably and
efficiently. As a result, one can make better, quicker business choices. Supply chains
and manufacturing processes may be built with the use of Blockchain technology. In
this chapter, the connection between Blockchain and Industry 4.0 is made clear. The
nine pillars of Industry 4.0 are defined as the core value drivers of the manufacturing
process. The next part provides a quick overview of the characteristics of Blockchain
technology. The final section investigates the function of Blockchain in Industry 4.0
through the use of different applications.