IOT-Based Smart Warehouse Monitoring System

Abstract

The quality and safety of items kept in warehouses depend a lot on how well they are managed, especially with the world’s population growing and the demand for food rising along with it. In this way, it is important to deal with the problems of post-harvest losses, wasted food, and keeping storage conditions at their best. This paper shows how an Internet of Things (IoT)-based smart warehouse tracking system can help with these problems. By using IoT technology, the suggested system allows for real-time tracking and control of warehouse conditions like temperature, humidity, and pest infestation. This minimizes food grain waste and enhances storage efficiency ultimately. The system collects data from various sensors and transmits it to the IoT cloud using ESP32, a set of low-cost, low-power system-on-chip microcontrollers with built-in Wi-Fi and dual- mode Bluetooth, where warehouse owners or managers can access it through a mobile app. The paper talks about the importance of the Internet of Things (IoT) in warehouse management, describes the design of the system, and talks about the possible benefits of using such a system to reduce losses and improve food storage.

Keywords: IoT, smart warehouse, monitoring system, post- harvest losses, storage conditions

JEL Classification: I19