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IoT-Driven Real-Time Visibility in Perishable Goods Supply Chains

Opeyemi Morenike Filani John Oluwaseun Olajide Grace Omotunde Osho

Subject area: Science,Engineering and Technology  ·  Area of research: Internet of Things

Abstract

The integration of the Internet of Things (IoT) in supply chain management has revolutionized the handling of perishable goods, offering unprecedented levels of real-time visibility, traceability, and operational efficiency. This paper explores the role of IoT-driven systems in enhancing the transparency and responsiveness of perishable goods supply chains. Perishable products such as food, pharmaceuticals, and flowers are highly sensitive to environmental conditions like temperature, humidity, and light exposure. Traditional supply chain systems often struggle with delayed data acquisition and limited end-to-end monitoring, resulting in spoilage, wastage, and financial losses. IoT-enabled devices such as RFID tags, GPS trackers, and environmental sensors facilitate continuous data capture and transmission, enabling stakeholders to monitor product conditions and locations in real time. By integrating cloud-based analytics and mobile platforms, these systems support dynamic decision-making, predictive maintenance, and immediate anomaly detection. The paper presents key use cases from the agri-food and pharmaceutical industries to illustrate how IoT technologies are applied to optimize inventory control, improve shelf-life predictions, and enhance compliance with safety regulations. Additionally, it examines the challenges associated with IoT deployment, including data interoperability, cybersecurity risks, and high implementation costs, while proposing mitigation strategies. The findings suggest that IoT-driven visibility not only minimizes losses and ensures product quality but also strengthens trust and collaboration across the supply chain. This paper concludes by highlighting the future potential of integrating artificial intelligence and blockchain with IoT to create smarter, more resilient supply networks. The research underscores that IoT adoption in perishable goods logistics is not merely a technological upgrade but a strategic imperative for achieving sustainability, reducing waste, and meeting the growing demands for safety and transparency in global supply chains.

Keywords

Internet of Things (IoT), Perishable Goods, Real-Time Visibility, Supply Chain Management, RFID, Environmental Monitoring, Cold Chain Logistics, Predictive Analytics, Food Safety, Smart Logistics.

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