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The RFID tags send the stored data to the antenna, which then sends it to the reader, who then sends it to the receiver, who updates the data in the computer database.
FREMONT, CA: The Internet of Things (IoT) is a network of short-range mobile transceivers added in electrical gadgets that work together in a synchronized manner to bring the concept of the connected ecosystem to life. IoT has transformed the retail industry and accelerated the revenue generation process since its inception.
Here are three ways how IoT has revolutionized the retail sector:
Logistic and supply chain management
The Internet of Things (IoT) regulates inventory's big data and then notifies demand to the manufacturing end. The database fills orders based on threshold values, finds the best price for the required item, and notifies the administrator.
This saves money and time and avoiding supply issues for the consumer. When the goods are checked in at the warehouse, IoT monitors the quality of the product by scanning the package details and weight, ensuring that quality standards are met.
Digital Billboards and Beacons
Beacons are Bluetooth connections with a low bandwidth that only work in a specific area. These aid customer navigation by providing updates (push notifications) about special offers, new collections, and upcoming events in the vicinity. Both of these strategies are aimed at enticing customers into the store.
When all of this data is combined and analyzed by an intelligent algorithm, the result aids in the development of customer-focused marketing plans with breakthrough potentials to increase the ROI of the concerned retail brand.
Inventory management
The triad set of an RFID tag (radio-frequency identification), an RFID reader, and its receiver streamlines the process of inventory management in the Internet of Things. The RFID tags send the stored data to the antenna, then sends it to the reader, who then sends it to the receiver, who updates the data in the computer database.
As a result, a smart shelving mechanism is developed, which is updated automatically as merchandise moves from inventory to the workplace. In the event of a theft, tracing back equipment is much easier.
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