Application and Challenges of IoT Technology in Umbrella Manufacturing Supply Chain Management

With the acceleration of digital transformation in manufacturing, the application of IoT technology in umbrella manufacturing supply chain management has become a critical pathway to enhance industry efficiency. This paper focuses on core challenges in the umbrella manufacturing industry, such as insufficient supply chain transparency, low inventory efficiency, and difficulties in quality traceability, systematically reviewing the current practices and mechanisms of IoT technology in addressing these issues. Research shows that by constructing a technical framework comprising perception, network, and application layers, IoT enables raw material traceability, dynamic inventory optimization, and closed-loop quality management. Case studies demonstrate that IoT can increase inventory turnover by 32% and reduce order delivery cycles by 40%. However, challenges such as heterogeneous data integration, device compatibility, and long-term storage costs still constrain its effectiveness. Integrating domestic and international research findings from the past three years, this paper reveals the intrinsic logic and implementation pathways of IoT-driven digital transformation in umbrella supply chains, offering theoretical insights for the industry to overcome information silos and enhance collaboration efficiency, thereby fostering sustainable development in traditional umbrella manufacturing in the era of smart supply chains.