IoT-driven Supply Chain

Course Content

10 hrs (10 sessions: Each session 1hr.) (1 Credit)

This course will delve into the transformative power of Internet of Things (IoT) technology in modern supply chain management. Participants will gain a deep understanding of IoT concepts, applications, and their impact on supply chain efficiency, visibility, and resilience. Through case studies, real-world examples, and hands-on exercises, students will learn how to leverage IoT to optimize supply chain operations and gain a competitive edge.

  • Graduate / Post graduate students specializing in Operations, logistics & Supply Chain management.
  • Professionals aiming for digital transformation roles in logistics and supply chains.
  • Aspiring leaders interested in IoT-driven business optimization.
Retail and E-commerce, Logistics and Transportation, Manufacturing, Healthcare, Food and Agriculture, Automotive etc.
  • Develop a deep understanding of IoT concepts and technologies and their application in supply chain management.
  • Learn how to leverage IoT to improve supply chain visibility, efficiency, and resilience.
  • Gain practical skills in data analysis, decision-making, and problem-solving using IoT tools and techniques.
  • Explore emerging trends and future directions in IoT-driven supply chain management.
Lectures, Case Studies, and Hands-on Exercises
By the end of the course, participants will:
  • Understand the principles of IoT and its role in enhancing supply chain operations.
  • Analyze IoT-driven data to make informed business decisions in supply chain contexts.
  • Design IoT-enabled strategies for supply chain optimization.
  • Evaluate the challenges, risks, and ethical considerations associated with IoT in supply chains.
  • Apply IoT concepts to real-world business cases through hands-on projects and discussions.
Prof. Amit Kumar Das
  • Mr. Arnab Banerjee, Director, Supply Chain AI, Smart manufacturing & AI at Micron Technology.
  • Mr. Manish Deshmukh, Supply Chain Cloud Data Analytics Leader at Accenture Strategy and Consulting.
  • Building the Internet of Things: Implement New Business Models, Disrupt Competitors, Transform Your Industry by Maciej Kranz, Wiley.
  • Gilchrist, A., 2016. Industry 4.0: the industrial internet of things. Apress.
Module No. Session No. Topics Readings / Case Study
Module 1: IoT Fundamentals in Supply Chains (3 hours) 1-3
  • Introduction to IoT and Supply Chains
  • IoT Architecture and Components
  • Supply Chain Overview
  • IoT Integration in Supply Chains
  • IoT-Driven Logistics
  • Taj, Soonh, Ali Shariq Imran, Zenun Kastrati, Sher Muhammad Daudpota, Raheel Ahmed Memon, and Javed Ahmed. "IoT-based supply chain management: A systematic literature review." Internet of Things 24 (2023): 100982.
  • Sallam, Karam, Mona Mohamed, and Ali Wagdy Mohamed. "Internet of Things (IoT) in supply chain management: challenges, opportunities, and best practices." Sustainable Machine Intelligence Journal, 2 (2023): 3-1.
Module 2: Data & Analytics in IoT Supply Chains (3 hours) 4-6
  • IoT Data Collection and Management
  • AI/ML in IoT Supply Chains
  • Big Data Analytics in Supply Chains
  • Blockchain with IoT
  • Iftikhar A, Ali I, Arslan A, Tarba S. Digital innovation, data analytics, and supply chain resiliency: A bibliometric-based systematic literature review. Annals of Operations Research. 2024 Feb;333(2):825-48.
  • Tsolakis N, Schumacher R, Dora M, Kumar M. Artificial intelligence and blockchain implementation in supply chains: a pathway to sustainability and data monetisation?. Annals of Operations Research. 2023 Aug;327(1):157-210.
Module 3: Risks, Challenges, and Applications (3 hours) 7-9
  • IoT Security in Supply Chains
  • Ethical Concerns and Data Privacy
  • IoT in Retail and Food Supply Chains
  • IoT in Manufacturing and Automotive
  • Yaacoub, J.P.A., Noura, H.N., Salman, O. and Chehab, A., 2023. Ethical hacking for IoT: Security issues, challenges, solutions and recommendations. Internet of Things and Cyber-Physical Systems, 3, pp.280-308.
  • Masip-Bruin, X., Marín-Tordera, E., Ruiz, J., Jukan, A., Trakadas, P., Cernivec, A., Lioy, A., López, D., Santos, H., Gonos, A. and Silva, A., 2021. Cybersecurity in ICT supply chains: key challenges and a relevant architecture. Sensors, 21(18), p.6057.
Module 4: Future Trends (1 hour) 10
  • Future Trends in IoT Supply Chains
  • Winkelmann S, Guennoun R, Möller F, Schoormann T, van der Valk H. Back to a resilient future: Digital technologies for a sustainable supply chain. Information Systems and e-Business Management. 2024 May 7:1-36.