A bibliometric analysis of IoT applications in logistics and supply chain management reveals a significant transformation towards enhanced efficiencies, security, and sustainability. This study analyzed 2680 publications from the Scopus database, tracing the evolution of IoT in logistics and SCM from foundational explorations to mature implementations. The research highlights the revolutionary impacts of IoT and related technologies such as RFID, the synergy of Industry 4.0 with SCM through AI and IIoT, the strategic role of blockchain for traceability and security, and the advent of novel communication and encryption technologies for secure data exchanges. The analysis categorizes the scholarly discourse into critical areas including big data and IoT optimization in SCM, IoT-driven innovation in the food supply chain, applications of blockchain and smart contracts, digital transformation through Industry 4.0, security advancements with intelligent systems, and the exploration of advanced technologies for Industry 4.0 and 5.0. The review identifies emerging research areas such as blockchain integration, 5G potential, and AI-driven optimizations, suggesting pathways for future research. It serves as an essential resource for academics and practitioners, providing insights into the transformative role of IoT in logistics and SCM and proposing directions for future technological and academic endeavors. The study also identifies leading journals, authors, institutions, and countries in IoT research, as well as key themes and technological advancements in the application of IoT within logistics and SCM. The analysis reveals the importance of IoT in enhancing supply chain efficiency and transparency, and highlights the need for further research in areas such as security, sustainability, and the integration of advanced technologies for more resilient and efficient supply chains. The study underscores the dynamic and global nature of IoT research, with leading contributions from institutions and countries that are actively exploring innovative IoT applications to address complex logistics and SCM challenges.A bibliometric analysis of IoT applications in logistics and supply chain management reveals a significant transformation towards enhanced efficiencies, security, and sustainability. This study analyzed 2680 publications from the Scopus database, tracing the evolution of IoT in logistics and SCM from foundational explorations to mature implementations. The research highlights the revolutionary impacts of IoT and related technologies such as RFID, the synergy of Industry 4.0 with SCM through AI and IIoT, the strategic role of blockchain for traceability and security, and the advent of novel communication and encryption technologies for secure data exchanges. The analysis categorizes the scholarly discourse into critical areas including big data and IoT optimization in SCM, IoT-driven innovation in the food supply chain, applications of blockchain and smart contracts, digital transformation through Industry 4.0, security advancements with intelligent systems, and the exploration of advanced technologies for Industry 4.0 and 5.0. The review identifies emerging research areas such as blockchain integration, 5G potential, and AI-driven optimizations, suggesting pathways for future research. It serves as an essential resource for academics and practitioners, providing insights into the transformative role of IoT in logistics and SCM and proposing directions for future technological and academic endeavors. The study also identifies leading journals, authors, institutions, and countries in IoT research, as well as key themes and technological advancements in the application of IoT within logistics and SCM. The analysis reveals the importance of IoT in enhancing supply chain efficiency and transparency, and highlights the need for further research in areas such as security, sustainability, and the integration of advanced technologies for more resilient and efficient supply chains. The study underscores the dynamic and global nature of IoT research, with leading contributions from institutions and countries that are actively exploring innovative IoT applications to address complex logistics and SCM challenges.