Transparency is essential today in transporting goods, in logistics and intralogistics. When is the truck with the finished components due to arrive? What is the temperature in the refrigerated container? Where is the pallet with the wheel bearings? IoT tracker and sensor modules provide a detailed insight into the supply chain and the warehouse. What that means for the customer experience is that the customer can be supplied faster and that they can precisely identify when the goods ordered will arrive and when and where the cold chain was interrupted or a pallet was stolen.

Condition monitoring is more efficient than ever with IoT. Charge carriers such as standard or mesh box pallets can be fitted out with sensor modules easily and inexpensively. Vibration sensors notify the sender or recipient instantly if a box has fallen off the pallet or a box has fallen over. Digital waybills keep a record of every incident on-screen so that the receiving department is informed the moment the delivery arrives and, say, a damaged component does not find its way into the production chain. Trackers with comprehensive sensor technology also ensure safety. Attached to the refrigerated container or to the shipment, they document the cold chain in transit and thereby ensure compliance with standards and statutory requirements. GPS positioning, geofencing or triangulation across the mobile network enable precise location of vehicle and goods. Suppliers can optimize routes and tell customers accurate delivery times. Thefts can be tracked.