As with any technology, it is easy to get excited by its possibilities. However, before dedicating time to learning a new technology, the real-world usages of it may be called into question. Is anyone or any organization using this technology today?
For the American company Mars Drinks, keeping their vending machines fully stocked is very important for retaining customers. Mars Drinks rolled out a Microsoft Azure IoT Edge solution for just that purpose.
Route optimization directs service experts in their day-to-day operations restocking the machines. Using data analyzed from the vending machines, a service route may be planned or modified based on individual machine inventory. This makes the day-to-day task of the service experts in charge of refilling the machines more efficient.
Historical weather information collected by the Azure platform...
