# The Problems * Lack of transparency: chain systems lack transparency, making it difficult for chain partners to access real- time information about the movement of goods. * Inefficiencies: Centralized systems often result in inefficiencies such as delays, errors, and high costs. * Lack of trust: The current systems lack trust among blockchain partners, which can result in disputes and a lack of collaboration. * Lack of Predictive analytics: The current systems lack the ability to provide predictive analytics and optimize processes, chains are not able to anticipate potential bottlenecks, shortfalls, and other issues. --- # 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://ai-smart-chain.gitbook.io/ai-smart-chain/fundamentals/the-problems.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.