Supply Chain Cold Monitoring

Supply chain cold monitoring platforms deploy Bluetooth Low Energy loggers, NFC tags, and cellular gateways throughout pallets and reefers to capture temperature, humidity, shock, and door-open events from farm to retail. Data streams into cloud dashboards that trigger alerts, blockchain-backed compliance records, or automated insurance claims when thresholds are breached.

Fresh produce exporters, dairy processors, and vaccine distributors use these systems to reduce spoilage, prove adherence to FSMA or GDP regulations, and negotiate better freight contracts by sharing trusted telemetry with logistics partners. Startups like Wiliot, Sensitech, and Controlant combine sensors with predictive analytics to optimize routing and preempt cold-chain failures.

Emerging capabilities include AI that correlates sensor anomalies with specific nodes, integration with CO₂-controlled containers, and carbon accounting modules that quantify waste reductions. Adoption hurdles remain around device retrieval, battery life, and data-sharing agreements with third-party logistics providers. As reusable, energy-harvesting tags mature, continuous cold-chain visibility will become table stakes for premium food and pharma brands.