# The Use of the Internet of Things in the Distribution Logistics of Consumables
## 3 Results
### Implementation Process and Operation Process
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\begin{tabular}{l c c c} \hline \hline \multicolumn{4}{c}{**DistriLog Profit Analysis**} \\ \hline
**Customer:** & **SkyBlue** & & \\ \hline Reduction in consumption & Yearly & Yearly & 3 years \\ \hline Annual consumption of the material you want to & EUR 225,000.00 & & \\ place in the vending machine & & & \\ \hline Minimum reduction in percentage & 15.5\% & & \\ \hline Quantity of vending machines & 5 & pcs & \\ \hline Total annual savings & EUR 34,875.00 & EUR 34,875.00 & EUR 104,625.00 \\ \hline Soft costs (time reduction for workers) & & & \\ \hline Time saved per employee in operation & 8.52 & min/day & \\ \hline The number of employees who take material & 514 & & \\ from the vending machine (average per day) & & & \\ \hline Average hourly wage of an employee + benefits & EUR 10.38 & & \\ \hline Total annual employee savings & EUR 181,827.71 & EUR 181,828 & EUR 545,483 \\ \hline Soft costs (time reduction for purchaser and stockkeeper) & & & \\ \hline Time for vending machine management & 1 & hour & \\ \hline Time saved by buyer per week & 8 & hour & \\ \hline Buyer’s hourly wage plus benefits & EUR 12.84 & & \\ \hline Storekeeper’s time saved per week & 57.8 & hour & \\ \hline Storekeeper ’s hourly wage plus benefits & EUR 9.21 & & \\ \hline Total annual savings for the buyer and & EUR 25,654.94 & EUR 25,655.00 & EUR 76,965.00 \\ storekeeper & & & \\ Total savings & & EUR 242,358.00 & EUR 727,073.00 \\ \hline Vending machines rental fee & & & \\ \hline Monthly rent for one vending machine & EUR 480.00 & EUR \(-\)28,800.00 & EUR \(-\)86,400.00 \\ \hline  & EUR 213,558.00 & EUR 640,673.00 \\ \hline Annual savings & & EUR 213,558.00 & EUR 640,673.00 \\ \hline \hline \end{tabular}
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Table 6: Profit analysis. \"I have a machine 5 steps from my workplace. I always have the necessary material available and I don't have to wait for the storekeeper.\" Employee No. 3 (production operator)  
\"We are very satisfied with the supply of consumables. I always have employees at my workplace and they don't wander around my warehouse. Protective equipment is always available to them, so nothing prevents them from using it.\" Employee No. 4 (foreman)  
\"Finally, a system that suits us. With vending machines, we save more than \(\epsilon\)200,000 a year, we meet the production plan and the employees are at their workplaces. At the same time, I can see consumption per specific workplace and employee, which allows us to better plan production costs.\" Employee No. 5 (production manager)  
\"Since the introduction of vending machines, I have no worries about purchasing consumables. I take care of 75% of the consumables, where I issue one summary order per month. I can even import it into our ERP based on the report from the vending machine. We are already working with the supplier DistriLog on other solutions that would help us automate the material distribution logistics.\" Employee No. 6 (purchaser)  
\"The project to introduce vending machines was conducted very professionally from the beginning. The installation process took place without any problems with emphasis on the customer's needs. Vending machines help us to fulfill the economic result and set KPI (cost reduction, production fulfillment plan, increasing efficiency). The return on investment is immediate.\" Employee No. 7 (Supply chain director)  
\"We will gladly support any project that helps us fulfill our vision. We are open to new challenges, and vending machines were one of them. Until now, I have not encountered anything similar.\" Employee No. 8 (CEO)