Internet of things in disaster logistics productivity

Abstract

It is possible to carry out logistics operations in a highly efficient and reliable manner with internet of things technologies. These technologies increase the added value of logistics activities and expand their benefits in the supply chain. Logistic activities are a sine qua non of disaster management. The active use of internet of things during disaster preparedness stage, during disaster, and after disaster, in warehouse and material management, fleet and transport management is an important technological milestone which will greatly increase productivity. Right place, right time, right quantity, right quality, and right price rule is known as 5 Right rule in logistics. In disaster logistics, only the price is excluded from these rules because it does not matter if human life is concerned. Strategic approaches, which are provided by IoT technology, are key to efficiently carry out 5 Right rule in disaster logistics. © 2020, IGI Global.