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QR indicator vs. data logger: how much shipment data do you actually need?

When a shipment arrives, how much information do you actually need to make the next decision? Sometimes the answer is a complete history. You need to understand what happened throughout transit, when conditions changed and potentially where an exception occurred. But...

Shipping industrial robots and automation equipment without compromising precision

Industrial robots and automation equipment are built for precision. Shipping them is considerably less precise. A robotic arm, cobot, automation cell or control system can arrive at an installation site with its crate intact and no obvious signs of damage. But...

Cell and gene therapy logistics: what level of shipment monitoring do you need?

Cell and gene therapies create an unusually demanding cold-chain environment. Many therapies are highly temperature sensitive, extremely valuable and time critical. Some are also patient specific, making the consequences of a compromised shipment particularly...

Lithium battery shipping rules changed in 2026. What should logistics teams monitor beyond the label?

Lithium battery transportation has always required careful handling. In 2026, the rules became even more specific. From January 1, 2026, lithium-ion cells and batteries packed with equipment under IATA Packing Instruction 966 are subject to new state-of-charge...

How to choose the right impact monitoring solution for automotive supply chain parts

Not every automotive part needs the same level of monitoring. A high-volume bracket moving between two nearby plants and a precision battery pack crossing three continents face different risks, and the right monitoring tool depends on the part’s value, the...

The hidden risk upon receipt at the transplant center

A package arrives at a transplant center. The surgical team is already in motion, the transplant window is narrow, and the implant, tissue, or organ is expected. The product looks correct. The packaging is intact. The team proceeds. None of that confirms the product...

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