The Impact of IoT on The Storing Process of Leather Raw Material

Abstract

A critical step in processing leather raw material is the storing that keeps them in good condition and not easily damaged through the right temperature and humidity level, as otherwise the quality of leather raw material would not be consistent and its economic value would be low. This particular study, therefore, is to conduct an experiment that uses the Internet of Things (IoT) which allows proactive monitoring in keeping a specific temperature and humidity level in their storing process. Hence the subsequent leather processing can be done at the optimal level. The experimentation showed positive results as the use of IoT made storing process of leather raw materials became more proactive and run three times more effective, from just 8 hours to 24 hours, and also brought about a positive effect on the economic efficiency and effectiveness as it enable users to produce more consistent quality of leather raw material whilst the total operating costs remained and even lower. Besides its economic impact, IoT has increased the workers' and their relatives' welfare and social life driven by better income and less time consuming. It also brings about some positive environmental effects as it reduced carbon emissions by keeping energy waste at a lower level.