Descriptive Analysis and IoT Traceability for Measuring Vehicle and Load Conditions

Abstract

This paper presents the results of a descriptive and traceability analysis of the Internet of Things (IoT), through the review of an experience or case analysis carried out in a transportation company in the city of Barranquilla. One of the most representative costs in the organizational world is usually the one corresponding to cargo transportation and vehicle maintenance; these represent up to 26% of the total costs of the final product in Latin American countries, due to the lack of control and identification of obstacles; hence the results outlined below, allow visualizing the importance of the insertion of technologies to reduce the high operating costs in the transportation sector, while facilitating the generation of reflections on the aspects to consider for the implementation of this type of initiatives.

Objective: The main objective of this research is to carry out a descriptive and traceability analysis of the IoT through the case study of a fruit transport company located in the city of Barranquilla (Colombia).

Results: The results make it easy to visualize the importance of elements such as sensors, applications and similar components in improving the quality of transport processes, and also favor aspects associated with maintenance and programming of highly important processes such as cargo movement.

Conclusions: The integration of advanced technologies in transport processes is essential to improve the quality and efficiency of logistics. The use of sensors and applications not only optimizes transport management, but also promotes greater safety and sustainability in operations. By addressing critical aspects such as maintenance and programming, a more fluid and organized cargo movement is favored, resulting in both economic and operational benefits for companies in the sector. Therefore, investment in technology and staff training is recommended to maximize the potential of these tools in the field of transport and logistics.