Methods for self-organizing data collection and storage

A system for self-organizing collection and storage of data collection in a distribution environment, the system comprising:

• a data collector for handling a plurality of sensor inputs from sensors in the distribution environment, wherein the plurality of sensor inputs is configured to sense at least one of an operational mode, a fault mode and a health status of at least one target system selected from a group consisting of a power system, a conveyor system, a robotic transport system, a robotic handling system, a packing system, a cold storage system, a hot storage system, a refrigeration system, a vacuum system, a hauling system, a lifting system, an inspection system, and a suspension system;
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• a self-organizing system for self-organizing at least one of (i) a storage operation of the data, (ii) a data collection operation of the sensors that provide the plurality of sensor inputs, and (iii) a selection operation of the plurality of sensor inputs, wherein the self-organizing system generates a storage specification for organizing the storage of the data, the storage specification specifying data for local storage in the distribution environment and specifying data for streaming via a network connection from the distribution environment.