The IoT Supply Chain: 3 Things You Should Know

摘要

In 1984, the number of devices connected to the Internet was 1,000. In 2016, 6.4 billion connected things will be in use worldwide, up 30 percent from 2015, according to Gartner. By 2020, connected devices will number a staggering 20.8 billion, the research firm predicts. As the world becomes increasingly connected via the Internet of Things (IoT), the amount of data being created and shared is skyrocketing. This will have a profound impact on the supply chain, making it hyperconnected, innovative, and extremely smart. Here are three things you should know about the IoT supply chain: