Cold chain management
Enjoy complete fleet visibility and temperature control of refrigerated units in real-time. Transport your goods with peace of mind.
Real-time temperature monitoring for fleet efficiency
Geotab’s cold chain solution delivers key data to fleet managers to help them manage their fleet operations and seamlessly monitor and control cargo temperature during transportation by interfacing directly with the refrigeration units.
This solution delivers temperature information in near real-time, providing greater visibility into the transportation process for any fleet that needs to monitor temperature-dependent goods such as food and beverage or pharmaceutical fleets.
Key features and benefits
Effortless automation: simplicity meets efficiency
Focus on your business, not your technology. Our solution is designed for seamless integration and automated workflows. With minimal setup and intelligent setpoint detection, you can ensure optimal temperature control from day one. Experience the power of automated cold chain management.
Proactive alerting
Don't wait for disaster to strike. Our system taps directly into your refrigeration unit's alarm, giving you instant notifications of potential issues. Address temperature fluctuations, equipment malfunctions, and other risks immediately to minimize spoilage, optimize maintenance, and maximize the lifespan of your valuable refrigerated assets.
Two-way communication
For all supported refrigeration unit models, remote commands to clear hardware alarms and adjust temperature setpoints will be available.
Multi-zone support: your temperature control center
Ensure the integrity of every item in your multi-temperature shipments. Our solution seamlessly integrates with your refrigeration unit to provide precise, real-time temperature monitoring for each zone – no extra sensors required. Deliver with confidence, knowing every product arrives in perfect condition.
Dynamic historical data
Go beyond static reports. Our interactive historical data viewer combines dynamic graphs, detailed grids and responsive maps to provide a comprehensive understanding of past shipments. Analyze temperature trends, identify areas for improvement and optimize your cold chain logistics with ease.
Featured industries
Pharmaceutical
Geotab is your pharmaceutical fleet's partner in efficiency, safety and driver satisfaction.
Transportation and Logistics
We help you make informed, data-driven decisions to improve your entire operation.
Commonly asked questions
What is cold chain management?
Cold chain management supports refrigerated transport companies by helping to facilitate optimal delivery of products along a temperature-controlled supply chain (cold chain). The cold chain monitoring software integrates with refrigeration units and temperature probes to provide real-time control of vehicle cargo temperature.
What are the benefits of cold chain monitoring?
Cold chain monitoring delivers temperature information in near real-time, providing greater visibility into the transportation process and helping strengthen fleet compliance, control and communication.
What does Geotab offer for cold chain management?
Geotab’s cold chain management solution is delivered via the Cold Chain view, IOX-COLD, applicable harness and the GO telematics device.
Key benefits of Geotab’s cold chain monitoring solution include:
• Greater control with remote setpoint temperature setting when supported
• Two-way communication to clear fault codes and helping you stay in the know during delivery
• Increased fleet visibility with real-time temperature monitoring, error code detection and reporting
• Automated custom alerts that trigger when temperatures approach established threshold limits, refrigeration units are turned off, or refrigeration unit hardware alarms are received
• Multiple harnesses available for the supported refrigerated truck manufacturers
What are the main features of the MYG Cold Chain view?
Main features include:
- Real-time Monitoring: Stay updated with live data feeds
- Temperature Alerts: Will be in MYG under Rules view, to help notify you of critical events that can compromise cargo
- Interactive insights: Visualize asset performance at a glance, including a summary of Fault/Exception alerts
- Key Cold Chain data points: Helps you fully manage the Cold Chain operations of the fleet and help address complex situations