An Intelligent Warehouse Management System Using the Internet of Things

Abstract

Internet of Things 2 nd Warehouse Management System 3 rd Supply ChainNowadays, the warehouse acts as a competitive factor in any supply chain as it has a main role in linking all the partners in it. Hence, it has become very necessary to allocate its resources efficiently and manage it effectively. A sound warehouse management system can contribute to cost reduction and improve customer satisfaction. However, traditional warehouse management system models have become unsuitable and inefficient for today's market requirements. So, companies have started to adopt innovative approaches and technologies to be used for such applications; one of these technologies is the Internet of Things that enables the connection between several physical objects and produces a massive amount of real-time data that can be transferred to useful information that helps in managing and decision making. In this paper, the architecture of this application is illustrated, its potential benefits are overviewed, and a framework for implementing this technology in a warehouse is proposed. This system can help in achieving more control and monitoring on all the operations in the warehouse in real time, increase speed and efficiency, and prevent counterfeiting and inventory shortage. The proposed framework can be taken as a roadmap for enterprises to improve warehouses by using the Internet of Things. Also, the benefits of implementing the proposed framework and its challenges are proposed.

Digital transformation at third-party logistics providers: Challenges and best practices

“…Outdated systems: Addressing outdated systems was found to be crucial for DT's success: This resonates with the findings of Hamdy et al (2020), who argued that replacing or updating outdated systems is fundamental to enabling more advanced digital capabilities.…”

“…Several researchers in the domain of logistics, including Bhandari (2014), Choy et al (2014), Barreto et al (2017), Kayikci (2018), Oleśków-Szłapka and Stachowiak (2018), Habich-Sobiegalla et al (2018), Osmundsen et al (2018) and Hamdy et al (2020), concur with the perspective expressed by Participant A regarding the significance of cost considerations in the implementation of DT within 3PLs. This alignment underscores the consensus within the scholarly community on the critical role that cost factors play in the context of DT initiatives among 3PLs.…”

“…Technological integration and innovation present challenges such as dealing with outdated systems and infrastructure, skill gaps within the organisation, and managing the complexity and scalability of digital solutions (Habich-Sobiegalla et al 2018;Hamdy et al 2020). Outdated systems may not be compatible with new digital solutions, requiring significant upgrades or replacements.…”

“…Technological integration and innovation are essential for enhancing operational efficiency and staying competitive in the evolving logistics landscape. By leveraging innovative technologies such as artificial intelligence (AI), Internet of Things (IoT) and blockchain, 3PLs can streamline processes, optimise resource utilisation and provide value-added services to customers (Habich-Sobiegalla, Kostka & Anzinger 2018; Hamdy, Mostafa & Alawady 2020). Technological integration involves seamlessly incorporating digital solutions into existing workflows and systems, ensuring interoperability and scalability.…”

Smart Warehouse Management System: Architecture, Real-Time Implementation and Prototype Design

“…The integration of the IoT in recent years has been a game changer in terms of efficient warehouse management. Many new sensors and devices have been designed and deployed in various types of industries to facilitate the transition to the Industrial IoT [12,13]. The IIoT is still an emerging concept that needs to be developed.…”