How an IoT Consultant can optimize your logistics and supply chain

Posted by Scott Smith on July 15th, 2019

A logistic related study says that 30-33% of the perishable inventory is deemed unfit whilst in transit. However, this statistic can be turned 180 degrees with the power of IoT. With the right IoT Consultant, enterprises can improve existing processes, reduce operational costs, manage assets and streamline resources. Here are a few ways IoT Consulting can optimise your logistics and supply chain management-

Monitor stock quantity and condition

This IoT application can be used in warehouses by logistics, supply chain and retail enterprises. IoT Sensors can monitor the number of particular products. Alerts and notifications can be sent via text messages and email which can denote an increase/decrease in the optimum quantity. The use of humidity, pH, temperature sensors can be attached to the inventory which can track the condition of the products. The perishable products can be preserved better as optimum environment can be provided.

Monitor Resources

GPS enabled vehicles allow fleet managers to track vehicles, products in vehicles, delivery status etc. The drivers receive route information, which routes to choose and avoid, whether there are any abnormalities or emergencies along the way. In case of emergencies, the drivers can alert the distribution centers or fleet managers and can get help. The deliveries need not be cancelled, instead simply rerouted to another vehicle in this case. When the customers have received their orders, all stakeholders including the customer, driver and fleet manager can be updated.

Predictive analytics can be exercised on vehicles. It helps predict the possibility, duration and nature of vehicle failure. It helps to automate the maintenance cycles and increase the uptime of all resources. 

Better Customer Service

IoT Consultants being the experts can provide you with several ways to improve your existing processes. This is mainly beneficial for customer engagement and service. The customers’ previous orders can be saved and used later. The same orders can be prompted and auto-generated for the next interval. Products similar to the previous orders can be suggested. In case of a variety of products, customers can be provided with supplementary and complementary products. Auto-alerts for future orders can be initiated with AI and IoT.

Monitor Deliver Condition

Similar to the products in the warehouse, the environment of products in transit can be monitored, controlled and manipulated. Ensuring the product health in terms of food, beverages, alcohol and pharma products is of the utmost importance and can be done using IoT sensors.

Smart and automated deliveries

Using all the above consulting and technologies, logistics and supply chain enterprises can use driverless vehicles to deliver products. Enabling them with GPS tracking, location management software, condition monitoring sensors, everything can be automated. In bulk orders amounting to huge costs, automated deliveries can ensure the maximum efficiency and accuracy. Mishaps and accidents can be prevented too.