If there is one thing that guarantees that your products can reach their destination on time and in perfect condition, it is logistics traceability, a crucial element for efficiency and safety in the transport of goods.
But have you ever thought about how useful it would be to combine logistics traceability with video surveillance? Without a doubt, the latter can prove to be a very valuable tool for monitoring, tracking and optimizing the logistics processes of a business.
In this post we tell you what are the features of our video surveillance systems and what can be their contribution to the traceability and tracking of the transport of goods of your company.
The importance of logistics traceability
Can you imagine a supply chain without logistics traceability? No, isn’t it?
There is no doubt that traceability of goods is nowadays a fundamental pillar in the management of any supply chain, as it plays an essential role in ensuring efficiency, safety and transparency in each of its stages.
This concept not only involves tracking and controlling products from their origin to their final destination, but also enables strategic decision-making, risk management and continuous improvement of a company’s logistics processes.
Advantages of merchandise tracking
Thus, tracking the transport of goods offers numerous advantages:
- Transparency. Tracking through video surveillance provides full visibility at all times of the exact location and status of the goods, valuable information for informed decision making.
- Flexibility. In the event of unexpected events, such as delays or problems in the supply chain, traceability makes it possible to provide an immediate response to minimize negative impacts.
- Optimization of transportation routes. With real-time information on the location of products, a company can optimize transportation routes, reducing delivery times.
- Cost reduction. Accurate tracking facilitates efficient inventory management, avoiding wasted time and money and improving product replenishment planning.
- Increased security. Video surveillance also contributes to cargo security by facilitating the detection and prevention of loss and theft along the logistics chain.
- Regulatory compliance. Logistics traceability enables compliance with industry-specific regulations and standards, such as customs requirements, safety regulations and quality protocols.
- Improved customer experience. All of the above points result in a more satisfactory experience for customers.
Video surveillance features
Do you know what are the characteristics of video surveillance in logistics? They can be summarized in three points: comprehensive coverage, high image quality and remote access.
But let’s delve a little deeper into its functions:
Traceability systems
To begin with, our video surveillance systems are closely integrated with traceability systems. How? Providing them with an additional layer of visual information that enriches the logistics management of any company.
Process Monitoring
If there is one thing that video surveillance allows, it is to monitor every stage of the logistics process, from the receipt of goods to their final delivery.
This not only provides a detailed visual record, but also helps to identify faults and tasks that are not running efficiently or are causing delays. In this way they can be corrected in time to increase productivity.
Assets in motion
Visual tracking of moving assets, such as transport vehicles, facilitates real-time monitoring.
Of course, when we know the precise location of our products and can visualize possible incidents occurring during transport, it is much easier to respond quickly to unforeseen situations, and we can ensure that the cargo travels safely.
Fleet monitoring
If your company uses road freight transport, keep in mind that video surveillance applied to fleet monitoring contributes to road safety, regulatory compliance and efficient fleet management.
It allows, among other things, to visualize driver behavior, detect incidents and improve route planning.
Big Data
In addition, the combination of video surveillance and Big Data, i.e. large-scale data analysis, enhances the predictive capability of logistics traceability.
This means that the collection of visual information together with operational data makes it possible to identify patterns, forecast trends and continuously improve the logistics processes of any company.
The future of goods logistics traceability
And what will happen in the future with logistics traceability of goods? It is clear that the scenario will be marked by continuous technological advances and the growing demand for efficiency in supply chain management.
At SCATI we are already adapting to the monitoring of the freight transport of the future, which is going to be led by:
- Artificial Intelligence (AI).
- Automation and robotics.
- Business Intelligence tools.
- A more sustainable approach.
If you are looking for a company that provides you with intelligent security solutions and systems for the traceability of your goods, remember that the SCATI team is at your disposal. We work with organizations from many different sectors, and logistics tracking is one of our differentiating services.
Contact our team and get the most out of your video surveillance system.