THE INTERNET OF THINGS AND ITS LINKAGE WITH INDUSTRIAL ENGINEERING

Abstract

Internet of Things (IoT) is currently playing an increasingly important role in Industrial Engineering. Many companies or work areas have already implemented IoT as part of their technological solution; therefore, collaboration between Industrial Engineering and IoT is essential in order to face, in the future, technological and ethical challenges, thus ensuring a positive impact on society.
The objective of this research is to communicate the effectiveness of IoT in optimizing production processes, while analyzing different areas of implementation. In addition, it will investigate the data privacy risk that comes with the implementation of this tool.
To this end, a research methodology is pursued, collecting information through searches and observations. Then, information will be analized while emphasizing the benefits associated with Industrial Engineering and the risk linked to data privacy.
In conclusion, the data thus collected is expected to determine that there is a current need for enterprises to have an Industrial Engineer with experience in the implementation of the Internet of Things; moreover, it will be absolutely necessary to create a set of ethical policies for the use of IoT.