Nov 4, 2016
Tensoft CEO Bob Scarborough presented at the ‘Internet of Things West’ conference held on November 3-4 in Las Vegas, Nev. For more information about this event, visit http://www.remotemagazine.com/IoTWest/.
For conference program, visit http://www.remotemagazine.com/IoTWest/conference-sessions/
Bob presented the following on November 4th at 11.30 am-Track 1:
While Building an IoT Solution Don’t Forget Your Supply Chains
IoT solutions require system solutions (combinations of sensors, software, servers, networks and cloud connectivity along with big data systems) and a solutions perspective. IoT end markets and solutions have a significant impact on the ability to plan and deliver the hardware and devices that are incorporated into your solution.
There are two ways to deliver these system solutions to end customers: 1) sell components that integrate based upon a standard; or 2) as part of a turnkey solution. While enthusiasts and experts love building their own solutions, many markets will prefer turnkey solutions that are provided as a working bundle. For this reason, IoT is a market that will be driven by systems integrators and turnkey solution providers.
All of the component systems required for the IoT solutions will be dependent on the ability for the supply chain to deliver the needed solution components. There are challenges introduced into the supply chain by IoT that the hardware / device / sensor providers will need to wrestle with. It is helpful to understand the impact of demand planning and supply chain communication to anticipate your ability to deliver your full solutions to your customers.
-Bob Scarborough, CEO – Tensoft, Inc