How big data can help asset utilisation by protecting sensitive cargo in the cold chain

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Big data and the Internet of Things (IoT) are transforming the storage, transport and monitoring of temperature-controlled cargo.

By deploying integrated sensors to collect data on temperature, humidity, light, pressure and shock and tilt; manufacturers, 3PLs, truckers and retailers are able to monitor and control temperature in real time throughout the cold chain.

Diogo Lobo, vice president at Lineage Logistics, told The Coolstar: “Big data is impacting our company and the extended supply chains we serve in a very big, very real ...