{"id":6740,"date":"2022-08-10T16:09:41","date_gmt":"2022-08-10T10:39:41","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/ithinklogistics.com\/blog\/?p=6740"},"modified":"2022-10-06T16:29:42","modified_gmt":"2022-10-06T10:59:42","slug":"how-iot-is-helping-transport-and-logistics-industries","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.ithinklogistics.com\/blog\/how-iot-is-helping-transport-and-logistics-industries\/","title":{"rendered":"How IoT is helping Transport and Logistics Industries"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>How IoT is helping transport and logistics industries<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Hey, wait, what!!?? What is IoT? We know you were wondering the same, so go on and read the blog to understand,<br><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">IoT, or the Internet of Things, effectively collects and exchanges data in real time between objects, to put it simply. <br><br>The Internet of things describes physical objects with sensors, processing ability, software, and other technologies that connect and exchange data with other devices and systems over the Internet.<br><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Sounds like a big deal, doesn\u2019t it? We assure you it sounds like heavy work, but it isn\u2019t, so don&#8217;t worry. <br><br>We will help you understand the application of IoT in logistics easily.<br><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">IoT connects two different objects over the internet. You can put a sensor or software on one device and exchange details about it on another device. <br><br>For example, weight sensors on shelves can help you alert when inventory is running low.&nbsp;<br><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Sounds sweet? Of course, it does!&nbsp;<br><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Let&#8217;s go to the good part, shall we,<br><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Benefits of IoT in logistics<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Some things sound too good to be true, right? But IoT doesn\u2019t serve this hypocrisy.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">IoT in logistics gives data-driven insights and helps you to manage your business better. The future of IoT will lead you to:<br><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>Improve remote learning and repair as the need arises.&nbsp;<\/li><li>Create immersive reality applications for better automation.<\/li><li>Automate various business processes to ease your day.&nbsp;<\/li><li>Generate new revenue streams through AI. After all, <em>who doesn&#8217;t love to get money with less effort<\/em>?<\/li><li>Perform smart diagnosis of health and environment for the betterment of your staff.<br><\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Tracking, traffic management, safety all of this is at your fingertips! <em>Sounds Amazing, doesn&#8217;t it&nbsp;<\/em><br><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">You won\u2019t have to worry about changing places; IoT will help you keep track of your business processes in real-time! And that without stressing about it.<br><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Application of IoT in logistics<\/strong><br><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The role of IoT in logistics has become dynamic. One of the examples is how DHL uses IoT, and wearables for a safer work environment, whose regional distribution centre in Singapore maintains a monitoring system tracking employees\u2019 exertion levels.<br><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Here\u2019s how IoT in logistics and transport can be used to suit your needs:<br><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>1. Product tracking<\/strong><\/h4>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\"><figure class=\"aligncenter size-large is-resized\"><img fetchpriority=\"high\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/ithinklogistics.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/Product-Tracking-1.png\" alt=\"Product Tracking\" class=\"wp-image-6766\" width=\"608\" height=\"152\" srcset=\"https:\/\/itl-blog-aws.s3.ap-south-1.amazonaws.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/10170241\/Product-Tracking-1.png 768w, https:\/\/itl-blog-aws.s3.ap-south-1.amazonaws.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/10170241\/Product-Tracking-1-300x75.png 300w, https:\/\/itl-blog-aws.s3.ap-south-1.amazonaws.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/10170241\/Product-Tracking-1-696x174.png 696w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 608px) 100vw, 608px\" \/><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">With intelligent systems built through IoT, you won\u2019t need to stress about delivery tracking. Using IoT, you will be able to track a package from the warehouse to the customer\u2019s doorstep, boosting your confidence and the customer\u2019s trust in the brand.\u00a0<br><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>2. Storehouse management<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\"><figure class=\"aligncenter size-large is-resized\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/ithinklogistics.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/Storehouse-Management.jpg\" alt=\"IoT Storehouse management\" class=\"wp-image-6754\" width=\"510\" height=\"334\" srcset=\"https:\/\/itl-blog-aws.s3.ap-south-1.amazonaws.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/10164031\/Storehouse-Management.jpg 781w, https:\/\/itl-blog-aws.s3.ap-south-1.amazonaws.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/10164031\/Storehouse-Management-300x197.jpg 300w, https:\/\/itl-blog-aws.s3.ap-south-1.amazonaws.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/10164031\/Storehouse-Management-768x503.jpg 768w, https:\/\/itl-blog-aws.s3.ap-south-1.amazonaws.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/10164031\/Storehouse-Management-696x456.jpg 696w, https:\/\/itl-blog-aws.s3.ap-south-1.amazonaws.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/10164031\/Storehouse-Management-741x486.jpg 741w, https:\/\/itl-blog-aws.s3.ap-south-1.amazonaws.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/10164031\/Storehouse-Management-641x420.jpg 641w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 510px) 100vw, 510px\" \/><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Using <a href=\"https:\/\/ithinklogistics.com\/blog\/warehousing-and-order-fulfillment-buying-guide\/\">warehouse<\/a> sensors will help you monitor the environmental conditions of the warehouse. This will create a provision for you to maintain storage and safety simultaneously <em>(Interesting, isn\u2019t it)<\/em>. <br><br>They are also efficient in measuring employee efficiency in real-time. This will ensure that your products aren\u2019t wasted or become dead stock <em>(Saved you from the biggest nightmare, didn\u2019t we?)<\/em>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>3. Surveillance and theft detection\u00a0<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Surveillance cameras are preferred these days to grant staff access to locations remotely. <br><br>Add to that other <a href=\"https:\/\/ithinklogistics.com\/blog\/leveraging-new-age-technology-in-e-commerce\/\">technology<\/a> like monitoring delivers, assets, etc. Or else apps that will allow you to close your facility&#8217;s doors remotely. <br><br>With IoT, you can easily keep an eye on your warehouse.&nbsp;<br><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>4. High employee safety<\/strong><\/h4>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\"><figure class=\"aligncenter size-large is-resized\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/ithinklogistics.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/High-employee-safety.jpg\" alt=\"High employee safety\" class=\"wp-image-6759\" width=\"480\" height=\"293\" srcset=\"https:\/\/itl-blog-aws.s3.ap-south-1.amazonaws.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/10165019\/High-employee-safety.jpg 900w, https:\/\/itl-blog-aws.s3.ap-south-1.amazonaws.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/10165019\/High-employee-safety-300x183.jpg 300w, https:\/\/itl-blog-aws.s3.ap-south-1.amazonaws.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/10165019\/High-employee-safety-768x469.jpg 768w, https:\/\/itl-blog-aws.s3.ap-south-1.amazonaws.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/10165019\/High-employee-safety-696x425.jpg 696w, https:\/\/itl-blog-aws.s3.ap-south-1.amazonaws.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/10165019\/High-employee-safety-687x420.jpg 687w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 480px) 100vw, 480px\" \/><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Employees are at very high risk when they use machinery. What if it has equipment issues? For this, connected systems can be used to alert any equipment issues. <br><br>If an employee\u2019s work clothes have IoT sensors, they can detect critical vital changes quickly and increase the response time, effectively saving a lot of response time.<br><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>5. Supply chain management<\/strong><\/h4>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\"><figure class=\"aligncenter size-large is-resized\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/ithinklogistics.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/Supply-chain-management-2-1024x524.jpg\" alt=\"IoT Supply chain management\" class=\"wp-image-6762\" width=\"471\" height=\"241\" srcset=\"https:\/\/itl-blog-aws.s3.ap-south-1.amazonaws.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/10165645\/Supply-chain-management-2-1024x524.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/itl-blog-aws.s3.ap-south-1.amazonaws.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/10165645\/Supply-chain-management-2-300x154.jpg 300w, https:\/\/itl-blog-aws.s3.ap-south-1.amazonaws.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/10165645\/Supply-chain-management-2-768x393.jpg 768w, https:\/\/itl-blog-aws.s3.ap-south-1.amazonaws.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/10165645\/Supply-chain-management-2-696x356.jpg 696w, https:\/\/itl-blog-aws.s3.ap-south-1.amazonaws.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/10165645\/Supply-chain-management-2-1068x547.jpg 1068w, https:\/\/itl-blog-aws.s3.ap-south-1.amazonaws.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/10165645\/Supply-chain-management-2-820x420.jpg 820w, https:\/\/itl-blog-aws.s3.ap-south-1.amazonaws.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/10165645\/Supply-chain-management-2.jpg 1080w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 471px) 100vw, 471px\" \/><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Delivery management is a crucial role when you put customers in the center. <br><br>You can track the product in real-time and convey the delivery status to your customers using connected GPS sensors and RFID tags. <br><br>Increasing transparency of your shipment and optimising tracking of the shipment.<br><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>6. Automated customer service<\/strong><\/h4>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\"><figure class=\"aligncenter size-large is-resized\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/ithinklogistics.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/Automated-customer-service-1024x768.jpg\" alt=\"IoT Automated customer service\" class=\"wp-image-6763\" width=\"395\" height=\"296\" srcset=\"https:\/\/itl-blog-aws.s3.ap-south-1.amazonaws.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/10165804\/Automated-customer-service-1024x768.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/itl-blog-aws.s3.ap-south-1.amazonaws.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/10165804\/Automated-customer-service-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/itl-blog-aws.s3.ap-south-1.amazonaws.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/10165804\/Automated-customer-service-768x576.jpg 768w, https:\/\/itl-blog-aws.s3.ap-south-1.amazonaws.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/10165804\/Automated-customer-service-80x60.jpg 80w, https:\/\/itl-blog-aws.s3.ap-south-1.amazonaws.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/10165804\/Automated-customer-service-265x198.jpg 265w, https:\/\/itl-blog-aws.s3.ap-south-1.amazonaws.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/10165804\/Automated-customer-service-696x522.jpg 696w, https:\/\/itl-blog-aws.s3.ap-south-1.amazonaws.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/10165804\/Automated-customer-service-1068x801.jpg 1068w, https:\/\/itl-blog-aws.s3.ap-south-1.amazonaws.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/10165804\/Automated-customer-service-560x420.jpg 560w, https:\/\/itl-blog-aws.s3.ap-south-1.amazonaws.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/10165804\/Automated-customer-service.jpg 1200w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 395px) 100vw, 395px\" \/><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">It isn\u2019t uncommon to see chatbots present on various websites. AI chatbots are useful for solving general customer queries and eliminating repeated requests. <br><br>This is time efficient and precedes essential queries to be solved quickly and effectively.<br><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>7.<\/strong> <strong>Managing population flow<\/strong><\/h4>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\"><figure class=\"aligncenter size-large is-resized\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/ithinklogistics.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/Managing-population-flow.jpg\" alt=\"Managing population flow\" class=\"wp-image-6764\" width=\"423\" height=\"282\" srcset=\"https:\/\/itl-blog-aws.s3.ap-south-1.amazonaws.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/10165942\/Managing-population-flow.jpg 600w, https:\/\/itl-blog-aws.s3.ap-south-1.amazonaws.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/10165942\/Managing-population-flow-300x200.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 423px) 100vw, 423px\" \/><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Smart cameras provide data that helps in identifying the volume and nature of people in crowded areas. <br><br>Provisions for them can be made beforehand. E.g. having more bins at lunchtime. This will help you manage population flow and assist in increasing customer loyalty as well.&nbsp;<br><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>8. Improved cybersecurity<\/strong><\/h4>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\"><figure class=\"aligncenter size-large is-resized\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/ithinklogistics.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/Improved-Cybersecurity.jpg\" alt=\"IoT Improved cybersecurity\" class=\"wp-image-6765\" width=\"461\" height=\"261\" srcset=\"https:\/\/itl-blog-aws.s3.ap-south-1.amazonaws.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/10170055\/Improved-Cybersecurity.jpg 835w, https:\/\/itl-blog-aws.s3.ap-south-1.amazonaws.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/10170055\/Improved-Cybersecurity-300x170.jpg 300w, https:\/\/itl-blog-aws.s3.ap-south-1.amazonaws.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/10170055\/Improved-Cybersecurity-768x435.jpg 768w, https:\/\/itl-blog-aws.s3.ap-south-1.amazonaws.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/10170055\/Improved-Cybersecurity-696x394.jpg 696w, https:\/\/itl-blog-aws.s3.ap-south-1.amazonaws.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/10170055\/Improved-Cybersecurity-741x420.jpg 741w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 461px) 100vw, 461px\" \/><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">With the increased internet usage, many devices are prone to data breaches. <br><br>However, real-time inherent threat monitoring will protect and prevent any damaging intrusions. <br><br>Don\u2019t worry, your rival won\u2019t see your secret strategies to increase sales!&nbsp;<br><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>In Conclusion<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">IoT in logistics and transport is a crucial aspect that is shooting up. The rate at which IoT devices are being used tells us that the future of IoT gives off green signals.<br><br>It is useful to save cost and time while providing better efficiency.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">IoT in logistics and transport also manages traffic flow and eliminates eyeballing errors. <br><br>If you are still sceptical about how IoT is used in transport and logistics, you should utilise it to realise its benefits.&nbsp;<br><\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\"><figure class=\"aligncenter size-large\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.ithinklogistics.com\/signup\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/ithinklogistics.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/07\/ITL_banners_711_resize-35-18.png\" alt=\"Courier aggregators in India\" class=\"wp-image-6198\"\/><\/a><\/figure><\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>How IoT is helping transport and logistics industries Hey, wait, what!!?? What is IoT? 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