Integrating the internet of things in the supply chain and the challenges faced by businesses

The Internet of Things (IoT) is becoming increasingly popular and involved in many aspects of life. However, there are certain challenges that prevent supply chains from benefiting from IoT technology.

Opportunities and challenges:

IoT shows it to be a very promising application in the future of manufacturing industry. For example, Airbus, a European aircraft manufacturer, has been developing IoT-integrated tools to optimize processes in its supply chain. It “connects experiences” to provide solutions and provide useful information for manufacturers.

The benefits from IoT are endless. However, it is difficult for supply chains to fully exploit those benefits for the following reasons:

Security will become a barrier to IoT:

Security is a big problem for technology devices that are connected to the internet in the system. In a world of technology, IoT can be a good prey for hackers. With many detected malware, it is clear that the risks will be in the future. IoT application devices are devices that are installed with sensors, so the level of danger will greatly increase, it may come from bad data copied from external sources or data Available in unlocked software. A serious problem like this requires companies to take appropriate steps such as developing software and equipment with higher security to minimize the risk caused by loose security.

Trust and integrity:

Along with the new technologies are questions about their reliability. Businesses switching to IoT will have to have backup solutions in case new technologies fail and can affect the entire supply chain. Therefore, businesses need to carefully understand the purpose and constraints in their IoT systems.

Internet system connecting everything in industry (IIoT) and scalability.

Along with the reliability is IIoT’s scalability problem. The IIoT system is responsive and scalable to solve many problems in industries. IIoT solutions will have to coordinate with existing solutions through other software or functionality. Typically, functions are added by vendor-specified black boxes, or by exclusive designs from designated sources. Using a black box provided by the supplier must provide quick processing, but it is very difficult to obtain analytical data. Another solution is easier to access data, but it has the characteristics that make the system become a black box that the outside cannot interfere.

IoT and IIoT have great potential in the future of many industries as well as in everyday life. However, these technologies present many challenges in security and safety. When upgrading systems or implementing new processes, make sure you are well aware of all the elements in your system. After all, the continued development of technology requires IIoT solution manufacturers and vendors to work together to resolve outstanding issues and overcome challenges together.

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