The Internet of Things (IoT) has emerged as a transformative force in contemporary supply chain management and financial analytics, creating unprecedented opportunities for data-driven decision-making across the entire enterprise ecosystem. This article examines how IoT sensors and connected devices facilitate enhanced visibility through real-time monitoring of assets, inventory, and processes throughout the supply chain, enabling organizations to track products with precision and respond proactively to emerging issues. The article explores how IoT implementation revolutionizes inventory management, predictive maintenance, and asset optimization while simultaneously enhancing financial analytics through more accurate performance metrics, improved cash flow management, and sophisticated predictive capabilities. Despite the compelling benefits, the evaluation acknowledges significant implementation challenges related to data volume, infrastructure requirements, system integration, and security considerations. Looking forward, the article examines how the integration of artificial intelligence with IoT technologies represents the next evolutionary frontier, enabling autonomous analysis, decision-making, and adaptive optimization in response to changing operational conditions.
Keywords: Supply Chain Visibility, artificial intelligence integration, financial analytics, inventory optimization, predictive maintenance
