In-Transit Visibility Use Case
Having insight into the condition and location of assets and inventories during transit is of increasing importance to a number of industries including pharmaceuticals, consumer packaged goods, consumer electronics, chemicals, food,
heavy equipment, utilities, law enforcement, aerospace/defense, and others.
Secure transport of assets and greater supply chain efficiency are key drivers in the use of RFID, GPS, Cellular, and other sensor based technologies for monitoring the condition of cargo, tracking its physical location, and confirming shipment
and delivery.
Cargo and Asset Monitoring
Service level agreements outline a variety of conditions that are expected during the transport of cargo. Monitoring these conditions provides valuable insight and helps to ensure proper handling and security. Specifics include:
- Accurate recording of temperature and humidity with notifications when any threshold violations occur
- Shock and vibration monitoring for goods that require special handling to avoid damage
- Container security by alerting when the door is opened or a light is turned on
- Motion and acceleration notification to determine the damage from impact
- Chemical sensing to determine any leakage or toxins inside the cargo
Visibility into the condition of assets and inventories during transit helps to reduce costs, insurance rates and provides increased peace of mind and higher customer service levels.
Location Tracking throughout the Journey Containers can be tracked from the time they are loaded until they are opened at their destination. Location monitoring
affords the following capabilites:
- Monitor time spent and movement in various geographical zones
- Monitor longitude/latitude coordinates graphically at regular intervals
- Monitor variations from predefined routes
Knowing the exact location of assets and cargo while in transit enables better supply chain communication on potential delays due to late departure, weather, natural disasters, or geo-political events.
Order Management and Shipment Verification
The cargo inside containers is oTen the customers’ orders being filled. Managing the order and shipment processes with greater visibility is now possible. Benefits include the following:
- Order visibility as to geographical location and container conditions during transit
- Full integration with ERP and WPS systems of record
- Automatic and faster confirmation of delivery and container access
An efficient supply chain depends on visibility. Knowledge is power and allows decisions to be made in a timely manner so that the most appropriate choices can be considered. Everyone benefits. Monitoring critical assets throughout the
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