TECH & AI
DATA IS THE TRUE CURRENCY OF INDUSTRIAL IOT TECH
IIoT technology is improving productivity and efficiency in manufacturing and supply chain , and works best when there is stringent data discipline
WRITTEN BY : SEAN ASHCROFT
T he benefits to supply chains of Internet of Things ( IoT ) technology are substantial , and include increased visibility , more collaboration , better customer service and real-time tracking of goods .
Forward-looking organisations are increasingly turning to IoT networks to transform complex supply chains into fully connected networks . Sensor data and Radio Frequency Identification ( RFID ) from such devices can deliver real-time asset tracking , monitoring , and alerts that help streamline tasks and minimise disruption .
A subset of the IoT – which consumerfacing uses such as wearable devices and smart home technology – is the Industrial IoT ( IIoT ).
This consists of internet-connected machinery and advanced analytics platforms that process the data generated by IoT devices , which range from tiny environmental sensors to complex industrial robots .
Although the world ‘ industrial conjures images of warehouses , shipyards and manufacturing production lines , IIoT
152 September 2023