In the logistics industry, the need for real-time tracking and management of logistics transportation processes is increasingly urgent. As the core component of IoT communication, IoT Modem plays a crucial role in logistics tracking systems. This article will share a practical application case of IoT Modem in logistics tracking to show its powerful functions and practical application effects.

Case background

A well-known logistics company used the IoT Modem-supported logistics tracking system in the transportation of an order from Shanghai to Yichun, Jiangxi. After receiving the logistics order from the upstream customer online, the enterprise binds the logistics source goods tracking IoT device - electronic receipt - with the goods of this order. On the evening of June 26, 2024, the goods were shipped with the vehicle.

At first, the enterprise inquired about the status of the goods through the logistics source WeChat plus mini program, and the displayed real-time transportation nodes and status were not abnormal. However, at around 5:00 a.m. on June 28, the dispatcher found that the goods had been stationary at a certain location for a long time, and then tried to contact the driver, but the driver's phone was not answered.

The role of IoT Modem

At this critical moment, IoT Modem played a key role. Through the data transmitted by the IoT Modem, enterprises can accurately locate the real-time location of the goods. Although the driver could not be reached, the dispatcher did not panic because the precise positioning information provided by the IoT Modem allowed them to know where the goods were.

Then, at around 7:00 am on June 28, the real-time information updated on the inspection applet showed that the goods had been delivered to the traffic police brigade. The dispatcher immediately notified the logistics company to contact the traffic police station for electronic receipt location, and learned that the driver had an accident.

Countermeasures and results

After learning about the accident, the logistics company responded quickly. The customer service personnel will promptly provide the transportation information to the customer and their consignee, and the company will immediately send personnel to the local area to handle the receipt of the goods. Finally, the goods were safely delivered to the consignee.

Afterwards, the head of the logistics company said that he was very glad to use the logistics tracking system supported by IoT Modem. This system can not only detect transportation anomalies in a timely manner, but also find the goods and handle them in a timely manner when the driver cannot be contacted.

More application scenarios of IoT Modem

This is not an isolated case. In logistics and transportation, the application scenarios of IoT Modem are very extensive. For example, in the hot season, drivers are prone to heatstroke or fatigue driving, which can lead to delayed contact. At this time, the IoT Modem can accurately locate the current location of the goods and handle transportation risks in a timely manner.

In addition, the IoT Modem can also monitor various environmental parameters during transportation. For example, in cold chain logistics, IoT Modem can detect temperature changes in goods through sensors, provide timely warnings and take measures to maintain the quality and freshness of goods. In the transportation of sensitive products, such as pharmaceuticals and cosmetics, IoT Modem can detect parameters such as humidity and light exposure to ensure the quality of the goods is not compromised during transportation.

The application case of IoT Modem in logistics tracking fully demonstrates its powerful functions and practical application value. Through real-time data transmission, precise positioning and monitoring of environmental parameters, IoT Modem provides more efficient, fast and secure logistics services for logistics enterprises. With the continuous development and improvement of IoT technology, the application of IoT Modem in logistics tracking systems will become more and more widespread, injecting new impetus into the intelligent development of the logistics industry.