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Kathleen Martin

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In today’s world, devices are more connected than people. Whether it’s the smartwatch on your wrist, or the voice assistants that we are becoming highly dependent on, the gadgets around us make our lives easier by working coherently. This is all possible due to the concept known as IoT, which can greatly impact procurement teams.
The internet of things, or IoT, is a network of interconnected computing devices, mechanical and digital machines, and people with unique identities (UIDs). This offers the capacity to transfer data without needing human-to-human or human-to-computer contact. Instead, this communication is possible via networks and cloud-based systems.
An IoT ecosystem is made up of web-enabled smart devices that gather, send, and act on data from their surroundings using embedded systems such as CPUs, sensors, and communication hardware. 
By connecting to an IoT gateway or other edge device, IoT devices may exchange sensor data that is either routed to the cloud for analysis or examined locally. In addition, these gadgets sometimes connect with other related devices and act on the information they receive from one another. Although individuals may engage with the devices for the initial setup, give instructions, or retrieve data, the gadgets perform most of the work without human involvement.
The Role of IoT in Procurement
Procurement acts as an integral part of business. It necessitates the procurement teams to implement new technologies in order to boost productivity, improve customer service, and save costs. From trends shifting to automation in procurement, IoT in procurement is the next big thing in the era of digital transformation.
The Internet of Things will bring greater spend visibility and a better understanding of supply and equipment utilization for procurement. By understanding precisely what is being utilized and what is required, your procurement team will be able to optimize catalogs and manage spending. The capacity to foresee demands more precisely through analytics can significantly improve budget and contract management. Moreover, data generated through IoT sensors and other devices can help make informed decisions. 
Let’s look at several ways in which IoT works in procurement.
Continue reading: https://www.iotforall.com/how-procurement-teams-can-benefit-from-iot
 

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