ShockLog Cellular Real-Time Shock Recorder

Description

During the COVID-19 pandemic, there was a significant increase in cargo thefts in the United Kingdom, with a nearly 50% jump compared to the same period in 2019. According to a report in Loss Prevention Magazine, CargoNet figures show cargo thefts rose to 150% of the normal rate by mid-March and were still up by 140% in late April. The thieves targeted idle delivery trucks and used fake pickups to steal various goods, including nitrile gloves, whisky, and copper scrap.

To mitigate the risk of cargo theft and other losses, it is critical to have a comprehensive loss prevention and risk management programme. One helpful tool in this regard is the ShockLog Cellular Real-Time Shock Recorder. This device combines a cellular communication module with the ShockLog 298 impact recorder’s powerful monitoring capabilities.

With the ShockLog Cellular, you can receive real-time alerts via text or email of any unacceptable handling in the supply chain, wherever there is cell service. The ShockLog Cellular has a proprietary piezoelectric accelerometer that provides the most comprehensive impact analysis with the lowest noise floor on the market. It can detect the direction and velocity of impact along the X, Y, and Z axes, allowing you to determine whether the cargo was pried off a lorry or bumped by a forklift.

By monitoring your shipments, you can receive alerts in real-time when an out-of-tolerance impact, temperature, humidity, tilt, or roll condition occurs. The ShockLog Cellular also has robust condition-monitoring capabilities that provide deep insights into the supply chain.

With 18 months of recorder life and 90 days of data transmission capabilities, it is possible to access a detailed impact data logger report from the SpotSee Cloud at any time during the journey without affecting the recording. You can perform in-depth data analysis by accessing the SpotSee Cloud or via ShockLog Report View, which provides an overview of the entire journey and helps you identify patterns in threshold events, including impact, temperature, humidity, tilt, or roll.

Transparency in the supply chain is essential to improving operations and preventing cargo losses exceeding £37 billion annually. By using the ShockLog Cellular, you can ensure your assets travel safely to their destination. If something goes wrong, you can receive an immediate alert and know when and where the issue occurred.

With the capacity to record data for 870 events and 262,000 time slots, you can download the complete data set into the ShockLog software for a more in-depth view of the recorded data. To optimise your supply chain and gain insights into your operations, contact SpotSee to learn more about the strategies you can use to safeguard your cargo and minimise losses.