Cost hampers IoT monitoring in perishables supply chains, despite airline efforts

© Nataliya Krechko

Internet of Things (IoT) technology is beckoning the perishables market, promising reduced wastage through better monitoring of cargo in transit.

However, the cost of the technology remains a serious obstacle to its adoption.

Improvements in technology have heightened interest among shippers, consignees and forwarders in the perishables sector, particularly in improved visibility of perishables shipments in transit.

“Our focus is on moving to a significantly more proactive management process, to get better data and better availability of data,” said Steve Barber, vice-president of ...