Distribution and Fulfillment Centers

Common Types

Conveyor belt motor load and runtime
Barcode scanning rates and error counts
Vision system sorting statistics
Forklift location tracking and usage hours

Uncommon/Advanced Types

Conveyor vibration/acoustic monitoring for bearing or roller wear
Real-time congestion heat maps in picking/packing zones
Forklift impact/shock detection for damage prevention
AI based pallet dimension and weight verification

Possible Insights

Predictive maintenance for material handling equipment
Layout optimization to reduce bottlenecks and walking distance
Reducing workplace accidents and product damage
Improving accuracy and throughput without adding labor

Cold Chain Logistics

Common Types

Temperature and humidity logging inside trucks, containers, and warehouses
Door open/close event tracking for reefer units
GPS location for in-transit cold shipments

Uncommon/Advanced Types

Shock and tilt sensors for sensitive cargo
Real-time compressor efficiency monitoring in refrigeration units
Predictive spoilage algorithms using temperature history + product shelf life models
Airflow monitoring to ensure even cooling

Possible Insights

Reducing product loss due to temperature abuse
Demonstrating compliance with food/pharma regulations
Optimizing refrigeration cycles to save fuel/electricity
Pinpointing liability in case of spoilage claims

Fleet Operations

Common Types

GPS location & route history
Engine diagnostic trouble codes (DTCs)
Fuel consumption tracking
Driver hours of service (HOS)

Uncommon/Advanced Types

Tire pressure and temperature telemetry
G-force monitoring for harsh braking/acceleration
AI-based route optimization factoring traffic, weather, and load type
Real-time fuel efficiency per driver/load

Possible Insights

Lowering fuel costs through eco-driving programs
Reducing breakdown risk with early maintenance alerts
Improving on-time delivery and SLA compliance
Enhancing driver safety and retention through behavior coaching

Ports, Rail Yards & Intermodal Hubs

Common Types

Container ID scanning & location tracking
Crane operational hours & load cycles
Yard inventory counts

Uncommon/Advanced Types

Crane structural stress and fatigue monitoring
Automated container damage inspection using vision AI
RFID + GPS hybrid tracking for containers in complex yards
Predictive queue management to reduce truck dwell time

Possible Insights

Increasing asset utilization and reducing equipment downtime
Speeding container turnover to increase throughput
Reducing congestion and wait times for carriers
Lowering insurance costs through documented condition tracking