During goods transport, a lot can happen along the route that affects the quality of goods: temperature changes, humidity and strong vibrations can cause considerable damage to the products being transported and result in significant consequential costs. With real-time monitoring devices, companies have access to the data they need to protect their assets and ensure better deliveries.
Real-time transport monitoring
The example of a computer manufacturer shows just how helpful real-time transport monitoring can be. When customers kept complaining about damaged goods, the company decided to monitor the supply chain and used a real-time tracker to find out on which section of the supply chain the damage was occurring. The real-time tracker provided the manufacturer with data on container conditions, such as location, temperature, light, humidity and shocks, as well as alerts if conditions changed along the transport route that posed a risk to the transported goods.
Real-time data identified the causes of the damage
When the company analysed the data provided by the real-time tracker after completing the transport route, it was able to determine the cause of the frequent damage. The tracker also provided data on where, when exactly and under what circumstances the damage had probably occurred. This data enabled the computer manufacturer to take effective measures to improve the entire transport and delivery process within the supply chain, preventing further costly damage from occurring in the future.
What data do real-time trackers provide?
– What happened?
– When did it happen?
– How did it happen?
– What caused the problem?
The benefits of real-time tracking
– You get actionable insights in real time.
– You collect independent data.
– You reduce administrative costs.
– You maximise profit potential.
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