factor pushing IoT into the mainstream of industry , especially against the backdrop of ever-connected laptops , phones and tablets .
“ The IoT doesn ’ t just help track the location of assets across the supply chain , it can look at other key elements such as driver behaviour and vehicle diagnostics ,” he comments . “ Realtime visibility allows supply chain managers to ensure their assets are performing as they should be and that the organisation remains compliant . For example , it helps ensure drivers are obeying road rules , taking required breaks , filing correct paperwork and performing the appropriate safety checks before setting off .
“ It can also keep track of vehicle health , to make sure appropriate vehicle maintenance is carried out when it should be – for example ensuring tyres are changed and services are carried out . If goods need to be transported in certain conditions , for example kept in a certain temperature range , a more connected fleet can enable managers to see real-time temperatures of their cargo . These features remove some of the headaches from compliance .”
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