“…Indeed, the knowledge derived from connected “things ” can illuminate relationships and intuitions hidden in the data ( Chui et al, 2010 ). IoT can be used to monitor production, intervene on stops, or quickly change production methods, all of which can have positive effects on production ( Liu et al, 2017 ). Thus, the incorporation of such devices into daily functions could reveal operational inefficiencies in technical production or the organization of human work, which might then lead to cost reductions.…”