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Internet of Things

Term · Logistics and supply chain · MLC-T-LOG-000148

A network of interconnected physical devices, vehicles, and other items embedded with sensors, software, and connectivity, which enables these objects to collect and exchange data. In a supply chain context, these devices are attached to assets like containers, pallets, or individual products to provide real-time visibility into their location, condition, and handling. Data from Internet of Things (IoT) devices, such as temperature, humidity, or GPS coordinates, is transmitted to a central platform for analysis and decision-making.

Table 1. Record
IdentifierMLC-T-LOG-000148
FieldLogistics and supply chain
Record as JSON
{
  "id": "MLC-T-LOG-000148",
  "term": "Internet of Things",
  "field": "Logistics and supply chain",
  "definition": "A network of interconnected physical devices, vehicles, and other items embedded with sensors, software, and connectivity, which enables these objects to collect and exchange data. In a supply chain context, these devices are attached to assets like containers, pallets, or individual products to provide real-time visibility into their location, condition, and handling. Data from Internet of Things (IoT) devices, such as temperature, humidity, or GPS coordinates, is transmitted to a central platform for analysis and decision-making.",
  "url": "https://mlchart.com/terminology/logistics/internet-of-things/"
}

Record 160 of 256 in Logistics and supply chain terminology (MLC-0105). Request the full dataset.