Automation of processes is undoubtedly the significant improvement that comes with the arrival of IoT. Information previously collected, transmitted, and stored on paper can now be automatically generated and stored on servers for easy access by anyone who needs this data. Consequently, we have time savings and an increase in the effectiveness of these processes.
As an example, let's think of a hotel kitchen. One refrigeration equipment malfunctioned due to a blockage caused by excess ice. On-site, the technician had to empty the equipment, clean it, disassemble it, and only start testing. After all this process, he discovered that the problem was a burnt resistor, and he finally replaced it to reassemble the equipment.
From the description, we can understand how expensive, time-consuming, and highly unproductive this procedure is. Now let's imagine the same case with the application of IoT. Imagine that the maintenance manager had access to data from a sensor capable of checking the temperature and consumption of the equipment. When it shows any change in the standard operating patterns, a technician could be notified before the blockage even happens.
In addition to optimizing the execution of processes, automation allows you to verify the urgency of the service. The failure described above, for example, is not so severe and allows for corrective action planning. However, temperature elevation is a critical indicator and demands immediate intervention.
