Optimization of 5G Networks for Smart Logistics
Industry 4.0 is generalizing the use of wireless connectivity in manufacturing and logistics. Specifically, in Smart Logistics, novel Industry 4.0 technologies are used to enable agile supply chains, with reduced management, energy and storage costs. Cellular networks allow connectivity throughout a...
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| author | Emil Jatib Khatib Raquel Barco |
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| description | Industry 4.0 is generalizing the use of wireless connectivity in manufacturing and logistics. Specifically, in Smart Logistics, novel Industry 4.0 technologies are used to enable agile supply chains, with reduced management, energy and storage costs. Cellular networks allow connectivity throughout all the scenarios where logistics processes take place, each having their own challenges. This paper explores such scenarios and challenges, and proposes 5G technology as a global unified connectivity solution. Moreover, this paper proposes a system for exploiting the application-specific optimization capabilities of 5G networks to better cater for the needs of Smart Logistics. An application traffic modeling process is proposed, along with a proactive approach to network optimization that can improve the Quality of Service and reduce connectivity costs. |
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| spelling | doaj.art-c03f551dd92e403293aaa75eadb608c32023-11-21T11:32:03ZengMDPI AGEnergies1996-10732021-03-01146175810.3390/en14061758Optimization of 5G Networks for Smart LogisticsEmil Jatib Khatib0Raquel Barco1Department of Communications Engineering, University of Málaga, 29071 Málaga, SpainDepartment of Communications Engineering, University of Málaga, 29071 Málaga, SpainIndustry 4.0 is generalizing the use of wireless connectivity in manufacturing and logistics. Specifically, in Smart Logistics, novel Industry 4.0 technologies are used to enable agile supply chains, with reduced management, energy and storage costs. Cellular networks allow connectivity throughout all the scenarios where logistics processes take place, each having their own challenges. This paper explores such scenarios and challenges, and proposes 5G technology as a global unified connectivity solution. Moreover, this paper proposes a system for exploiting the application-specific optimization capabilities of 5G networks to better cater for the needs of Smart Logistics. An application traffic modeling process is proposed, along with a proactive approach to network optimization that can improve the Quality of Service and reduce connectivity costs.https://www.mdpi.com/1996-1073/14/6/1758logisticsIndustry 4.05Gindustrial IoT |
| spellingShingle | Emil Jatib Khatib Raquel Barco Optimization of 5G Networks for Smart Logistics Energies logistics Industry 4.0 5G industrial IoT |
| title | Optimization of 5G Networks for Smart Logistics |
| title_full | Optimization of 5G Networks for Smart Logistics |
| title_fullStr | Optimization of 5G Networks for Smart Logistics |
| title_full_unstemmed | Optimization of 5G Networks for Smart Logistics |
| title_short | Optimization of 5G Networks for Smart Logistics |
| title_sort | optimization of 5g networks for smart logistics |
| topic | logistics Industry 4.0 5G industrial IoT |
| url | https://www.mdpi.com/1996-1073/14/6/1758 |
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