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| URI: | http://purl.tuc.gr/dl/dias/776B64C8-89A1-49E6-9633-5F27BC34CBBD | ||
| Year | 2019 | ||
| Type of Item | Master Thesis | ||
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| Bibliographic Citation | Maria Papadaki, "The impact of Internet of things (IOT) on supply chain operations.", Master Thesis, School of Production Engineering and Management, Technical University of Crete, Chania, Greece, 2019 https://doi.org/10.26233/heallink.tuc.83532 | ||
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The purpose of this thesis is to present the benefit of the integration of Internet of Things (IOT) at each stage of the supply chain. Firstly, we will refer to the concept of the Internet of things by providing a brief reference to the technical characteristics of this technology, its advantages, and the changes it can bring in various sectors such as industry, health Etc. Also, we will analyze the integration of Internet of things at every stage of the supply chain including stock management, forecasting, contracts, transport and storage of goods. There will be a brief mention of the advantages that integration can bring, as well as the disadvantages of using a new technology such as IoT in terms of complexity, storage, lack of security of personal data, etc. While finally will be discussed, the integration of blockchain and Internet of things technology into the supply chain through smart contracts by emphasizing the presentation of the advantages of their application to all kinds of transactions and services of the Supply Chain.
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