Overview
The cold chain monitoring industry focuses on maintaining the integrity and safety of temperature-sensitive products throughout the entire supply chain, from production to consumption. This includes pharmaceuticals, vaccines, food, and other perishable goods. Cold chain monitoring involves tracking and monitoring temperature, humidity, and other environmental conditions to ensure compliance with regulations, preserve product quality, and prevent spoilage or contamination. Advanced sensors, data loggers, and IoT technology are often employed to provide real-time monitoring and alerts, enabling stakeholders to take timely action to mitigate risks and maintain product integrity.
Depending on specific features and functions, GAO Tek’s LoRaWAN & LPWAN is sometimes referred to as long range wide area network, low power wide area network (LPWAN) based on lora, lora-based wireless wide area network, long-range radio network, lora-based low-power network, low-power wide area network, low-power wide-area communication (lpwac), low-energy wide-area network, low-power long-range network and low-power wide-area iot network (LPWAN-iot)
GAO Tek’s LoRaWAN & LPWAN has the following applications in the Cold Chain Monitoring industry:
- Temperature Monitoring: LoRaWAN & LPWAN can be utilized to monitor temperatures within refrigerated containers, warehouses, and transportation vehicles used in the cold chain. Sensors equipped with LoRa technology can continuously track temperature fluctuations and transmit data wirelessly to a central monitoring system. This ensures that temperature-sensitive products, such as vaccines or food, remain within the required temperature range to maintain their quality and safety.
- Humidity Monitoring: In addition to temperature, humidity levels play a critical role in maintaining the integrity of cold chain products. LoRaWAN & LPWAN sensors can monitor humidity levels in storage facilities and transportation vehicles to prevent moisture-related damage or spoilage. By providing real-time data on humidity conditions, stakeholders can take proactive measures to mitigate risks and maintain product quality.
- Location Tracking: LoRaWAN & LPWAN technology can also be used for tracking the location and movement of cold chain shipments. By integrating LoRa-enabled GPS trackers into containers or vehicles, stakeholders can monitor the precise location of products in transit. This allows for improved logistics management, route optimization, and timely delivery of temperature-sensitive goods while ensuring compliance with regulatory requirements and customer expectations.
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Systems in the Cold Chain Monitoring industry Utilizing LoRaWAN & LPWAN
Here are some popular systems in the Cold Chain Monitoring industry using LoRaWAN and LPWAN:
Temperature Monitoring System
- Sensor Network: Libelium Meshlium- Libelium Meshlium is an IoT gateway and sensor platform that integrates with LPWAN technologies like LoRaWAN for temperature monitoring in cold chain environments. It collects temperature data from LoRa-enabled sensors placed within refrigerated containers, warehouses, and transportation vehicles.
Data Analytics Platform
- IBM Watson IoT Platform: IBM Watson IoT Platform offers advanced analytics capabilities for processing and analyzing temperature data collected from LPWAN sensors in the cold chain. It provides insights into temperature trends, deviations, and anomalies, enabling stakeholders to optimize cold chain operations and ensure product quality.
Humidity Monitoring System
- Sensor Network: Semtech LoRa Basics™ Modem-E- Semtech LoRa Basics™ Modem-E is a software stack that enables efficient communication between LoRaWAN sensors and gateways for humidity monitoring in cold chain facilities. It ensures reliable and low-power transmission of humidity data to the central server.
Data Visualization Software
- Thing Speak: Thing Speak is an IoT analytics platform that can be integrated with LoRaWAN & LPWAN systems for visualizing humidity data in the cold chain. It offers customizable dashboards, graphs, and alerts to track humidity levels and identify patterns or trends over time.
Location Tracking System
- GPS Tracking Devices: TTN Mapper- TTN Mapper is a crowdsourced platform that collects and visualizes LoRaWAN coverage data from GPS tracking devices in the cold chain. It allows stakeholders to track the precise location and movement of temperature-sensitive shipments in real-time.
Route Optimization Software
- Route4Me: Route4Me is a route optimization platform that integrates with LoRaWAN & LPWAN GPS tracking devices to optimize delivery routes for cold chain shipments. It considers factors like traffic conditions, delivery schedules, and temperature requirements to ensure timely and efficient delivery while maintaining product integrity.
GAO Tek-s targeted markets are North America, particularly the U.S. and Canada.
Complying with Government Regulations
GAO Tek-s LoRaWAN and LPWAN comply or help our customers comply with the U.S. government regulations such as:
- Federal Communications Commission (FCC) Part 15 Regulations
- National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) Guidelines
- North American Electric Reliability Corporation (NERC) Standards and Guidelines
- Energy Policy Act of 2005 (EPAct 2005) Requirements
- National Electrical Safety Code (NESC) Regulations
- Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC) Orders and Rules
- Department of Energy (DOE) Smart Grid Standards and Guidelines
- Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) Guidelines for Critical Infrastructure Protection
- Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) Emissions Standards for Wireless Technologies
- Department of Homeland Security (DHS) Cybersecurity Guidelines for Critical Infrastructure
GAO Tek’s LoRaWAN and LPWAN comply or help our customers comply with the Canadian government regulations such as:
- Innovation, Science and Economic Development Canada (ISED) Regulations
- Canadian Radio-television and Telecommunications Commission (CRTC) Regulations
- National Research Council (NRC) Guidelines
- Natural Resources Canada (NRCan) Energy Efficiency Regulations
- Canadian Standards Association (CSA) Standards for Smart Grid Technologies
- Canadian Electricity Association (CEA) Guidelines for Grid Modernization
- Electrical Safety Authority (ESA) Regulations for Electrical Equipment
- Environment and Climate Change Canada (ECCC) Regulations on Wireless Spectrum Usage
- Canadian Urban Transit Research & Innovation Consortium (CUTRIC) Guidelines for Smart Infrastructure
- Canadian Centre for Cyber Security (CCCS) Guidelines for Cybersecurity in Critical Infrastructure
Case studies of LoRaWAN and LPWAN in the Cold Chain Monitoring Industry
LoRaWAN & LPWAN is sometimes referred to as long range wide area network, low power wide area network (LPWAN) based on lora, lora-based wireless wide area network, long-range radio network, lora-based low-power network, low-power wide area network, low-power wide-area communication (lpwac), low-energy wide-area network, low-power long-range network and low-power wide-area iot network (LPWAN-iot)
Here are some practical examples of using LoRaWAN & LPWAN in the Cold Chain Monitoring industry:
FreshFleet Logistics (Chicago, IL): FreshFleet Logistics deployed LoRaWAN-based temperature monitoring systems in their fleet of refrigerated trucks to ensure the integrity of perishable goods during transportation.
FrostGuard Solutions (Minneapolis, MN): FrostGuard Solutions implemented LPWAN-connected sensors in their cold storage facilities to monitor temperature and humidity levels in real-time.
Arctic Express (Anchorage, AK): Arctic Express, a cold chain logistics provider, utilized LoRaWAN-enabled temperature sensors in their refrigerated shipping containers to monitor temperature fluctuations during transit.
ChillTech Solutions (Denver, CO): ChillTech Solutions integrated LPWAN-connected sensors into their cold storage warehouses to monitor temperature, humidity, and other environmental conditions.
Frozen Freight Express (Seattle, WA): Frozen Freight Express deployed LoRaWAN-based temperature monitoring systems in their distribution centers to ensure compliance with temperature regulations and maintain product quality.
Polar Logistics (Vancouver, BC): Polar Logistics implemented LPWAN-connected sensors in their cold chain facilities to monitor temperature, humidity, and other environmental parameters.
Northbound Refrigerated (Toronto, ON): Northbound Refrigerated deployed LoRaWAN-enabled temperature sensors in their refrigerated trucks to monitor temperature variations during transportation.
Glacier Logistics (Calgary, AB): Glacier Logistics integrated LPWAN-connected sensors into their cold storage warehouses to monitor temperature and humidity levels in real-time.
Icebox Logistics (Montreal, QC): Icebox Logistics deployed LoRaWAN-based temperature monitoring systems in their refrigerated containers to ensure the integrity of perishable goods during transportation.
FrostGuard Solutions (Ottawa, ON): FrostGuard Solutions utilized LPWAN-connected sensors in their cold storage facilities to monitor temperature and humidity levels in real-time.
GAO RFID Inc. RFID Hardware, a sister company of GAO Tek Inc. is ranked as a top 10 RFID suppliers in the world. Its RFID, BLE and IoT products have also been widely used in the Smart cities. Articles about related industries are given below;
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Use of LoRaWAN & LPWAN with Leading Software and Cloud Services in the Cold Chain Monitoring Industry
GAO Tek has used or has facilitated its customers to use GAO’s LoRaWAN & LPWAN with some of the leading software and cloud services in their applications. Examples of such leading software and cloud services include:
- Senet
- Semtech LoRa Basics™ Modem-E
- InVMA IoT
- MachineQ
- Helium
- Actility ThingPark
- The Things Industries (TTI)
- Link Labs
- Amazon Web Services (AWS) IoT Core
- Microsoft Azure IoT Hub
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Meeting Customers’ Demands
Large Choice of Products
To satisfy the diversified needs of their corporate customers, GAO Tek Inc. and its sister company GAO RFID Inc. together offer a wide choice of testing and measurement devices, network products, RFID, BLE, IoT, and drones.
Fast Delivery
To shorten the delivery to our customers, GAO has maintained a large stock of its products and is able to ship overnight within the continental U.S. and Canada from the nearest warehouse.
Local to Our Customers
We are in both the U.S. and Canada. We travel to customers’ premises if necessary. Hence, we provide a very strong local support to our customers in North America, particularly the U.S. and Canada.
Furthermore, we have built partnerships with some integrators, consulting firms and other service providers in different cities to further strengthen our services. Here are some of the service providers in the Cold Chan monitoring industry we have worked with to serve our joint customers:
- Sensitech Inc.
- Emerson Cargo Solutions
- Controlant
- Elpro
- SpotSee
- Monnit Corporation
- NimbeLink
- ORBCOMM
- TagBox Solutions
- Berlinger & Co. AG
- Deloitte
- Accenture
- PricewaterhouseCoopers (PwC)
- IBM Global Business Services
- KPMG LLP
- Capgemini
- Ernst & Young (EY)
- McKinsey & Company
- Boston Consulting Group (BCG)
- Cognizant
- RoviSys
- ControlTech
- TES America
- ICT (Innovative Cold Chain Technology)
- Verigo
- Swift Sensors
- Cascade
- RLS Logistics
- EkkoSense
GAO has many Customers in the Cold Chain Monitoring Industry
The products from both GAO Tek Inc. and GAO RFID Inc. have been widely used in the Cold Chain Monitoring industry by many customers, including some leading companies. Here is more information on applications of GAO RFID Inc.’s products in the Cold Chain Monitoring industry.
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Here are some of GAO’s customers in the Cold Chain Monitoring industry:
- Controlant
- ORBCOMM
- Sensitech Inc.
- Monnit Corporation
- Berlinger & Co. AG
- Elpro
- Emerson Cargo Solutions
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