{"id":5749,"date":"2024-10-10T16:08:32","date_gmt":"2024-10-10T14:08:32","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.matelex.com\/what-are-the-benefits-of-iot-in-the-cold-chain\/"},"modified":"2024-10-18T17:01:27","modified_gmt":"2024-10-18T15:01:27","slug":"benefits-of-iot-in-cold-chain","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.matelex.com\/en\/benefits-of-iot-in-cold-chain\/","title":{"rendered":"What are the benefits of IoT in the cold chain?"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

The Internet of Things (IoT or IoD) is playing an increasingly important role within companies. And refrigeration professionals are well aware of this. But how can we explain the growing success of the IoT, and why is its use now essential throughout the cold chain? We explain. <\/h4>\n\n

What is the Internet of Things?<\/h2>\n\n

First and foremost, we need to define what IoT is. As its name suggests, the Internet of Things (or IoD) refers to the interconnection between objects and the Internet. To do this, the equipment concerned is equipped with a computer system linked to a wireless network. <\/p>\n\n

Connected objects can take many forms, from complex medical devices to simple coffee machines. This technology – when used in a professional context – enables, among other things : <\/p>\n\n