Designing Internet of Things Solutions with Microsoft Azure: A Survey of Secure and Smart Industrial Applications

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9. IoT Applications in the Supply Chain

Nirnay Bansal¹  

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Bothell, WA, USA

 

Whether you’re in manufacturing, retail, agriculture, finance, or any other industry, at any given point in time you are planning and managing the flow of raw materials, finished goods, or both through your supply chain. IoT devices like smart thermostats, appliances, and fitness bands are starting to have a very noticeable impact on the everyday lives of consumers, but now it’s time to understand how IoT is making significant changes in supply chain management and changing the world of business. In this chapter, I will provide IoT applications ...