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What are the most accurate freight tracking systems for package and freight delivery?

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In today's fast-paced world, the ability to track your freight accurately is a cornerstone of successful business operations. Whether you're a small business owner shipping artisanal products or a logistics manager overseeing a global supply chain, knowing the whereabouts of your packages is crucial. Accurate freight tracking systems not only provide peace of mind but also enhance customer satisfaction by ensuring timely deliveries. With advancements in technology, several sophisticated systems have been developed to offer real-time tracking information, and understanding these can be a game-changer for your business.

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Sanno Santosa, CPLM

Logistics Director leading logistics excellence with strategic delivery solutions

1 GPS Tracking

Global Positioning System (GPS) technology is at the heart of modern freight tracking, providing real-time location data for your shipments. By equipping vehicles and containers with GPS devices, you can monitor their journey with precision. This system is invaluable for long-distance and international shipping, where goods are in transit for extended periods. GPS tracking ensures that you're always in the loop about your shipment's location, which is essential for managing delivery expectations and quickly addressing any issues that may arise during transit.

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2 RFID Systems

Radio-Frequency Identification (RFID) is another widely used technology in freight tracking. It involves using small electronic devices called RFID tags that emit radio waves and can be scanned to identify and track goods as they move through the supply chain. This system is particularly useful for managing inventory in warehouses and monitoring the movement of goods on a smaller, more controlled scale. RFID offers the advantage of scanning multiple items simultaneously, which significantly speeds up the processing time and enhances overall efficiency.

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3 EDI Updates

Electronic Data Interchange (EDI) is a communication method that allows different systems to share information seamlessly. In the context of freight tracking, EDI provides updates on shipment status by transmitting data between supply chain partners. This method ensures that everyone involved, from the shipper to the receiver, has access to the same information, reducing the risk of errors and delays. EDI is especially beneficial for businesses that require detailed documentation and frequent updates for their shipments.

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4 Mobile Apps

The proliferation of smartphones has given rise to mobile applications dedicated to freight tracking. These apps offer convenience and accessibility, allowing you to track your shipments with just a few taps on your screen. They often provide notifications and alerts for any changes in shipment status, which is particularly useful for time-sensitive deliveries. With the ability to track on the go, mobile apps have become an indispensable tool for individuals and businesses alike.

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Sanno Santosa, CPLM

Logistics Director leading logistics excellence with strategic delivery solutions
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The buzzing benefits of "tracking shipment thru mobile App" actually works 2 ways. Yes, the customers can have better visibility by tracking through a handheld device, conversely, the Logistics operation team also leveraged this tech to update the status of the (customers) shipments. This, however, needed rigorous monitoring and control so as to ensure that every shipment gets updated thru the workers' mobile app. If peoples failed to update, then there would be no update on customer app as well.

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5 Data Analytics

Data analytics plays a pivotal role in enhancing the accuracy of freight tracking systems. By analyzing historical data and identifying patterns, businesses can predict potential delays and optimize routes. This proactive approach to freight tracking not only improves accuracy but also contributes to reducing costs and improving delivery times. Data analytics allows for a more strategic management of the supply chain, leading to a smoother operation overall.

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6 Integration Platforms

Integration platforms are essential for combining different tracking systems and technologies into a cohesive, user-friendly interface. These platforms aggregate data from various sources, such as GPS, RFID, and EDI, providing a comprehensive view of your shipments' status. The integration of multiple tracking systems ensures that you have access to the most accurate and up-to-date information, which is crucial for making informed decisions regarding your freight.

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Sanno Santosa, CPLM

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One need to really think about the Pros and Cons here. When you sign up for a subscription to an Integration Platform (typically aggregate API integration with x-numbers of 3PL partners, plus Transport Management Features, Order Routing Features, etc), does the cost gets healthily denominated by the benefits (ie. CX improvement, sticky customers, bigger transactions in the future, etc)? Would building an API integration thru in-house development works? In my days with a Fashion ECommerce our rockstar developers built this ourselves and we were okay. We can even work with a dozen Logistics partners with this The examples above are EDI integration. Both option can be tailored to include integration with any IoT Devices, GPS, RFID.

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7 Here’s what else to consider

This is a space to share examples, stories, or insights that don’t fit into any of the previous sections. What else would you like to add?

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My opinion is the interrelationship between multiple technologies above can be linear at some points and doesn't mean we should pick just 1 or several. Imagine there are 2 parties, "Shipper" and "Logistics Partner". Example, Shipper needed an *Integration platform* to receive the *shipment status* and data from the Logistics Partner, exchanged by *EDI*. The Logistics Partner capture the shipment status (from their operations' team) thru *RFID* , *GPS Tracking*, or even manual input by their staff thru *Mobile devices*. The received shipment statuses, would be pushed to the Shippers' customers' front end (*Mobile Apps*). On the shipper side, the received shipment status would be fed to a *data analysis platform* to do the needful analytics

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