“The Internet of Things is the next big thing” – By, Mr. Ranjeet Koul, Vice President and Country Manager APAC & MEA at Aeris Communications

August 3, 2021 technuter 0 Comments

How companies use IoT to improve supply chain efficacy?

Worldwide the technology is gaining popularity and will witness multi-fold growth in the coming future. IoT is no longer a term that interests only tech minded business, it has created in-roads even in supply chain segment. Global supply chain has become extremely complex with companies finding it extremely challenging to keep tabs on their shipping. And IoT offers great visibility into every step of supply chain. By connecting goods, assets and people, it’s possible for companies both to improve supply-chain efficiency and unlock new revenue opportunities. IoT-enabled devices can capture valuable bits of data throughout a shipment’s journey, providing organizations with a holistic view of the supplier network. With IoT sensors attached to containers, organizations can keep tabs on a shipment’s whereabouts and condition up and down the supply chain.

Elaborate on importance of making pallets sustainable with the use of IoT technology

Connected shipping pallets enable firms to keep track of goods, prevent the loss, and collect new data from previously untapped supply chain parts. These significant IoT benefits are expected to dramatically cut supply chain costs and enable more sustainable supply chain logistics methods.

The number of times a shipping pallet can be used determines its worth. According to Associated Pallets in the United States, the average wooden pallet has a life cycle of roughly three years and requires several repairs throughout that time. While making wooden shipping pallets is very affordable, their short lifespan reduces their overall worth and raises environmental issues. As a result, some proponents are pushing for more durable pallets constructed of composite materials. Still, more significant upfront production costs and the danger of pallet loss have kept more sustainable shipping pallets from becoming widely adopted.

Sustainable pallets, on the other hand, are now more practical thanks to the Internet of Things. Connected pallets can employ more durable materials that weigh less and have lower profiles than typical wooden pallets since they are easier to track and retrieve. These advantages enable businesses to cut fuel usage, wood waste, and the average number of pallets lost or broken per trip.

Future of IoT for a seamless and connected world

The Internet of Things (IoT) has generated headlines in recent years, promising to transform data from connected gadgets into meaningful information that will improve our lives. IoT is a technology that focuses on convenience, efficiency and allowing new business models. It has a lot of potential for both consumers and enterprises. According to the industry reports, the impact might be as high as USD 11 trillion by 2025 or 11% of the global GDP. Businesses are already using IoT to generate digital services and drive new growth by incorporating it into their products and services. Customers are equally enthusiastic about the advancement and want to see IoT applications in smart home apps, smart healthcare solutions, and smart automobile services.

Manufacturers could not imagine a future without an assembly line before the industrial revolution. That was the breakthrough that transformed global industry at the time.

The Internet of Things is the next big thing. Suppose connected systems were science fantasy 20 years ago and now appear like a competitive advantage in today’s manufacturing ecosystem. In that case, they will be a pervasive, fundamental manufacturing requirement in the future.

How can we ensure continuity and sustainability of businesses, while maintaining the uninterrupted supply chain of goods and services?

Supply chains are critical for long-term success in every business, but they confront problems from unpredictably disruptive events like COVID-19. Companies nowadays try to create a resilient supply chain that can withstand disruptions. It’s also vital to match consumer demands for a transparent, environmentally friendly brand. A digital revolution utilising technology such as IoT can address both issues.

IoT’s real-time tracking capabilities can create a sustainable supply chain: