Objective To study the specific application of the internet of things technology in the modern logistics packaging and the supply chain system. Methods This paper systematically analyzed the principle of the application of the internet of things technology in logistics packaging and studied the typical application and main functions of the internet of things packaging in the production, transportation, warehousing, distribution and retail in the supply chain systems on the basis of the corresponding development and application technology in combination of the concept of supply chain management. Conclusion The research achievement has important practical significance to promote the application of the internet of things technology, as well as the informationization and intelligent development of the logistics packaging, and to improve intelligent management of the supply chain system.