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Supporting Production Flow Monitoring
IoT in manufacturing can enable the monitoring
of production lines, starting from the raw
material processing down to the packaging of final
products. This complete monitoring of the process in
real-time provides scope for recommended adjustments
in operations for better management of operational
costs. Furthermore, close monitoring helps identify
production lags, producing less waste and reducing
unnecessary work in the production line.
Improving Inventory Management
IoT applications enable the tracking of events
throughout a supply chain. Using these systems,
the inventory is tracked and traced worldwide on a
line-item level, and the users are alerted of any major
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product cycle. This data relates to the composition of manufacturer/
raw materials used, temperature and working
environment, wastes, and the impact of transportation
on the final products. Moreover, if used in the final
product, the IoT device can assist in providing
information on the customer’s perceptions of the
product. All these inputs can later be analyzed to
address and rectify quality issues.
Logistics and Supply Chain Optimization
The Industrial IoT (IIoT) can aid in providing
access to real-time supply chain information by
tracking materials, equipment, and products as they
easily move through the supply chain. Effective
reporting gives manufacturers a chance to collect and
feed delivery information into ERP, PLM, and other
systems. By connecting production plants to suppliers,
all parties involved in the supply chain can easily trace
interdependencies, material flows, and manufacturing
cycle times. This data will assist manufacturers in
anticipating problems, reducing inventory, and
potentially lowering capital requirements.
Because product owners are typically interested in
the flow of production and what is happening with their
products, OEMs’ manufacturing capabilities should be
optimized not only to increase efficiency but also to
allow product owners to trace and track the production
process. These are the essential elements for
digitalizing OEM manufacturing.

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