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3 Uses of IoT Tech Spurring Sustainability in Supply Chains

GlobalTranz

As more and more devices become Internet-ready and the “Internet of Things” ecosystem continues to grow, we're seeing improvements in safety, turnaround times and client-oriented customization options. The transportation of goods is one of the greatest contributors to worldwide greenhouse gas emissions.

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Information Sharing Communities for Digitally Enabled Supply Chain Visibility – LogiSYM October/November 2020

The Logistics & Supply Chain Management Society

Especially where multi-modal transport is necessary, and where dynamic decision making is required for the routing of goods in-transit. The latest internet of things (IoT) technologies can provide complementary insights as to the whereabouts and status of goods and assets. Supply chain operations can be complex.

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A vision for a transparent global Rare Earth Element system using blockchain technology

Provenance

Based on the preliminary research efforts into the REE value chain for Sweden, the following conclusions have been deducted. Emerging technologies such as sensors, Internet of Things (IoT), and satellite imaging can allow sustainability data to be collected automatically at source and immediately transferred onto a blockchain.