Name: Krishna Kumar TP, Suriakala R, Krishnaprasad A, Dhanya Nair
Country: India

Year: 2025
Volume: Volume-12, Issue-1 (January-June)
Page Number: 5-13
DOI: https://doi.org/10.5281/zenodo.15349369

The Internet of Things (IoT) is revolutionizing supply chain management by enhancing realtime
visibility, automation, and operational efficiency. This paper presents a secondary study
on the role of IoT in optimizing supply chains, analyzing recent literature to identify key
challenges and opportunities. Challenges include cybersecurity risks, data privacy concerns,
interoperability issues, and high implementation costs. Conversely, IoT offers opportunities
such as improved tracking, predictive analytics, automation, and enhanced supply chain
resilience. By integrating IoT technologies like sensors, cloud computing, and artificial
intelligence, organizations can optimize logistics, inventory management, and demand
forecasting. This study highlights how IoT-driven innovations contribute to agility,
transparency, and sustainability in global supply chains. However, successful implementation
requires addressing regulatory concerns, investing in secure infrastructures, and fostering
collaboration between stakeholders. The findings provide valuable insights for businesses and
policymakers aiming to leverage IoT for supply chain optimization. This research contributes
to the growing discourse on digital transformation, emphasizing the need for strategic
planning to maximize the benefits of IoT adoption in supply chains.
Keywords- Internet of Things (IoT), Supply Chain Optimization, Real-time Visibility,
Predictive Analytics, Cybersecurity Risks, Digital Transformation