# The Use of the Internet of Things in the Distribution Logistics of Consumables
## 1 Introduction
### The Impact of IoT on Industry and the Labor Market  
IoT has a significant impact in the industrial sector, affecting aspects of production, operations management, and the overall functioning of industrial enterprises. It helps industry in the automation and optimization of its processes, using the possibility of real-time monitoring and control, data analysis, and support in the decision-making process [23]. Automated lines minimize the need for employees and thus reduce costs. Predictive maintenance, on the other hand, enables monitoring and collection of data on the state of equipment, on the basis of which we can predict the need for maintenance and thus prevent production downtime. With the help of energy sensors, we can effectively manage energy consumption in real time, which once again helps businesses to minimize costs and achieve energy neutrality. All the above-mentioned aspects are aimed at increasing effectiveness or cost reductions [24]. There are also aspects that have an impact on increasing the quality of processes (products) and reducing the requirement for financial capital in the form of inventory management [25]. An example of a successful implementation of IoT in industry is General Electric (GE), which uses sensors and IoT technologies to monitor the health of its production equipment and systems, such as turbines, motors, or other complex industrial systems. These sensors collect data on temperature, pressure, vibrations, energy consumption, and other parameters of operation. These data are then analyzed using advanced analytics tools and machine learning algorithms to predict potential equipment failures or outages before they actually occur. Such an approach allows GE to perform maintenance based on condition and need, rather than a traditional planned maintenance schedule. This minimizes unplanned outages, extends the life of equipment, reduces maintenance costs, and increases the overall efficiency of operation. As we mentioned above, automation significantly affects the change in the labor market. As a rule, companies try to automate tasks that are regularly repeated or are time-consuming and reduce the need for manual workers. At the same time, work efficiency increases, which means that we need a significantly lower number of hours worked for the same work. Several authors build on this basis, evaluating IoT and other technological changes very negatively [26]. They describe negatives such as the loss of jobs due to the replacement of manual work with automated systems, increasing social differences and the concentration of income in the hands of large technological companies, building dependence on technology, reducing morale among employees due to fears of job loss, and many others [27]. Of course, we must perceive all aspects as justified and built on a real basis. However, there are authors who invite technological skeptics to debate and point out that with the growing number of technological devices, there are demands for experts in the development, implementation, and maintenance of IoT systems. A huge quantity of data is produced, which needs to be analyzed, revealing meaningful information and trends [28]. This creates new segments of the labor market and a number of new jobs oriented towards professional work. However, the transformation of work skills from manual to digital is a necessity. Therefore, teaching in schools is changing, where the development of digital and analytical skills, and professional training for working with these technologies, comes to the fore [29]. The development of the educational system in the field of IoT in education has undergone considerable development and progress. These changes include:  
* Introduction of new curricular contents: With the advent of IoT in industry and everyday life, school curricula have begun to adapt. Curricular content has been expanded to include topics related to sensors, connected devices, data analytics, and cybersecurity to prepare students for the needs of modern industry.