Which capability does IoT enable in SCM?

• A. Real-time visibility, tracking, and condition monitoring.
• B. Replacing all human roles in logistics.
• C. Eliminating supplier relationships.
• D. Slowing data collection to batch updates.

Answer: (A)

IoT in SCM enables real-time visibility, tracking, and condition monitoring. Sensors, tags, and connected devices continuously feed data about where assets are, their status, and environmental conditions. This stream of information lets you see live location of goods, monitor temperature and other conditions for perishable items, track shipments across the network, and detect deviations quickly. With this visibility, you can react faster, prevent delays, protect product quality, optimize routes, and improve service levels.

The other ideas don’t fit because IoT isn’t about replacing people or erasing supplier relationships, and it doesn’t slow data collection. It enhances operations by providing continuous, near real-time data and alerts, rather than relying on slower, batch updates.