• Mr. MUDDANNA. B. BHIMANAGAR
• Mrs. PARIMALA S.SORATUR
• Mr. WASIM F. JAHAGIRDAR

In todays world we are noticing there is tremendous increase in the supply chain systems due to various factors like online shopping, improved logistics, globalization etc. This in turn has lead to challenges of accommodating these products . One important parameter is to maintain the temperature and other ambient conditions for different temperature sensitive products. Thus there arises the need for specialized storage solutions . One such solution is to develop a cold storage. This paper explains about the challenges that are encountered in cold staorage and the means of providing smart control of it by the using the latest technology. A cold storage warehouse is a storage facility which is usually equipped with temperature-controlled environments. The primary function of the cold storage is to store the temperature-sensitive products. The products often are perishable goods like fresh produce, frozen foods, pharmaceutical products, thereby maintaining their quality, and hence extending their shelf life. Cold storage warehouses are categorized as refrigerated and frozen based on their maintained temperatures of cold storage service ;Refrigerated warehouses, are also called as chill stores, typically maintain temperatures between 2 and 8 degrees Celsius and prevent cold loss. These are typically used for for storing fresh produce, dairy products, and other perishable items that require a cool but not frozen environment. On the other hand, frozen warehouses operate in sub-zero temperatures, commonly between -18 to -25 degrees Celsius. These facilities, started as a cold storage project, are designed to store frozen foods, such as meats, seafood, and frozen desserts, that must be kept at low temperatures to prevent bacterial growth and maintain product integrity. From the above discussion it is quite obvious that maintaining the right temperature is one major task in the cold storage. The other challenges include Preparation: Inspect incoming goods for quality and damage. Sort items based on temperature requirements. Loading: Load items into the cold storage unit according to a planned layout to optimize space and airflow. Place items on designated shelves or pallets, considering weight distribution and potential cross-contamination Storage management: Rotate stock using the "First In, First Out" (FIFO) method to prevent spoilage. Regularly check for potential issues like condensation, leaks, or damage to packaging. In this paper, we discuss about how we can develop a system that can sort the goods depending on the temperature requirement and then helps to maintain , monitor and control the various parameters of the cold storage using IoT. The system monitors various parameters like temperature, humidity in the warehouse and helps in achieving the optimum function of the cold storage. The advantage of the system is that it automatically controls the parameters and reduces the interference from the human person . The system also uploads the real time data on the web server so that the parameters can be monitored and controlled from anywhere and anytime

NODE MCU, Blynk App, DHT11, Gas Sensor MQ-5.

"SMART COLD STORAGE", International Journal of Emerging Technologies and Innovative Research (www.jetir.org), ISSN:2349-5162, Vol.8, Issue 11, page no.e12-e15, November-2021, Available :http://www.jetir.org/papers/JETIR2111402.pdf

"SMART COLD STORAGE", International Journal of Emerging Technologies and Innovative Research (www.jetir.org | UGC and issn Approved), ISSN:2349-5162, Vol.8, Issue 11, page no. ppe12-e15, November-2021, Available at : http://www.jetir.org/papers/JETIR2111402.pdf