FedEx Introduces Supply Chain Information Platform
- Posted on 11 December 2009
FedEx has announced SenseAware, an information service that combines a Global Positioning System (GPS) sensor device and a web-based collaboration platform.
The service will provide increased access to information between business partners and customers to aid in the management of supply chain interactions and will target the life sciences industry at launch.
Available in the spring of 2010, SenseAware is an open, adaptive and easy-to-use sensor information sharing platform. It is a multi-modal solution that will serve customers who desire near real-time visibility and insight into their shipments.
The system will provide business decision makers the ability to collaborate on many types of information data across their global supply chain.
It is permitted by the Federal Aviation Administration to be used during flight on FedEx aircraft and will allow customers to monitor in-transit conditions during ground transportation.
It can provide the following information:
* Precise temperature readings
* A shipment’s exact location
* When a shipment is opened or if the contents have been exposed to light
* Real-time alerts and analytics between trusted parties regarding the above vital signs of a shipment
SenseAware can be easily adopted as it does not require a costly software installation, infrastructure or large managed-service commitments. The added flexibility of the SenseAware device enables it to be used for single shipments or in large palletized shipments.
By providing extensive aggregated data shipment information, the technology will help life science customers comply with audits and quality checks, which occur regularly on such highly regulated products, For example, within the industry, many shipments must remain within a specified ambient or cold-chain temperature range to be effective for use in patient care. By having the correct and necessary data, users can make the proper business decisions to replenish or make other arrangements to meet the business requirement.
