Having recently retired from service in the U.S. Navy, Rear Admiral (RADM) David F. Baucom completed his final assignment as the Director of Navy Logistics Strategy on the staff of the Chief of Naval Operations in The Pentagon. RADM. David Baucom also has extensive knowledge of strategies for value chain creation and supply chain management. One major development currently affecting the delivery of logistics is the growth of the Internet of Things (IoT). This digital paradigm promises to streamline diverse aspects of transportation and warehousing through superior inventory and asset tracking. This centers on RFID (radiofrequency identification) tags, which take the place of bar code scanners and other traditional ways of database-tied inventory management. Passive tags are equipped with z microchip and antenna for storing and sharing data, while active RFID tags contain their own battery power and often have specialized sensors. Connected to the Internet, they enable products to be fully tracked to destinations spanning the globe. Satellite trackers mean that even cellular coverage is not a prerequisite for real-time management. Another aspect of the IoT equation involves fleet management, with vehicles actively managed through GPS-linked tracking devices that can measure diverse aspects of operations beyond simple geographical location. These IoT processes have been widely adopted, with some 70 percent of manufacturing and retail enterprises in the midst of digital transformation efforts.
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AuthorDavid F. Baucom has served in the United States Navy for nearly 35 years and holds the title of rear admiral. Archives
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