Combining Carrier Location and Global Site ID for Logistics Success

FedEx Corporation is a globally recognized leader in transportation, e-commerce and business services with more than 300,000 team members worldwide. SenseAware® is a service offered to customers seeking enhanced visibility during shipping so they are able to closely monitor the supply chain lifecycle. It features multi-sensor devices with advanced wireless communications software systems to collect and report real-time GPS and sensor-based logistics data from assets located within packages, trailers, pallets and warehouses. With this level of intelligence, FedEx SenseAware customers are able to heighten security, improve efficiency and productivity. As a radio navigation based technology, GPS is a standard industry tool for logistics and tracking but it has certain limitations. GPS is not always available as its signal can be blocked when packages are stored deep within buildings or when physical elements obstruct a signal’s pathway. FedEx SenseAware needed to identify a solution that delivered accurate and real-time tracking information to supplement its GPS-based technology. This was vital to guarantee the high-quality service and tracking data promised to its customers.

FedEx Corporation is a globally recognized leader in transportation, e-commerce and business services. The company has more than 300,000 team members worldwide. FedEx offers a service called SenseAware to its customers who seek enhanced visibility during shipping. This service allows customers to closely monitor the supply chain lifecycle. SenseAware features multi-sensor devices with advanced wireless communications software systems to collect and report real-time GPS and sensor-based logistics data from assets located within packages, trailers, pallets and warehouses. With this level of intelligence, FedEx SenseAware customers are able to heighten security, improve efficiency and productivity.