Distribution & logistics
Temperature monitoring for distribution and logistics
TempTrack shows distributors and logistics companies the temperature in every warehouse zone and in vehicles, in real time. When goods leave their regime the system reports it immediately, and a report for the period serves as proof to the customer that the cold chain was not broken.
Challenges
What is specific about distribution
01
Responsible for someone else’s goods
A distributor is liable for a product it did not make. Without a temperature record, every complaint becomes one word against another.
02
Several temperature zones
Frozen, chilled and ambient ranges share one building, often with loading docks where the cold chain is most easily broken.
03
Large buildings
In high-bay warehouses the temperature under the roof and at floor level can differ considerably, so a single measuring point is not enough.
04
Out-of-hours operation
A refrigeration failure on Friday evening is discovered on Monday morning, unless someone receives an alert.
References
Customers in this industry
TempTrack has improved how we control and monitor the temperature of our products, which must stay within a defined temperature regime across the whole supply chain, from production to the customer.
Tihomir Ostojić
Logistics Director, Somboled d.o.o. Sombor
TempTrack lets us be certain that we meet all HACCP standards. The reports are detailed and the audit went through without any issues.
Svetlana Petković
Quality Control, Corp JVJV Novi Sad
Regimes
Typical temperature regimes
Indicative values. Limits for a specific product are set by the producer declaration and your HACCP plan.
| Product / space | Regime |
|---|---|
| Quick-frozen foodbrief rises to −15 °C tolerated in transport | ≤ −18 °C |
| Chilled (meat, fish) | 0…+4 °C |
| Chilled (dairy, delicatessen) | +2…+8 °C |
| Fruit and vegetablesdepending on type | +4…+12 °C |
| Ambient warehouse | +15…+25 °C |
TempTrack
How TempTrack helps
One gateway for the whole site
LoRaWAN has long range, so a single gateway typically covers an entire distribution centre, with no network equipment in each hall.
Zones, docks and vehicles in one place
Every room, loading dock and vehicle has its own sensor and limits, and all of them appear on one dashboard.
An alert to whoever is on duty
Alerts arrive by email, SMS or Telegram, at night and at weekends too, and can also sound over speakers on site.
A report as proof for the customer
For every complaint there is a temperature record for the period in question, sent as a report.
Where sensors are usually placed
- Frozen and chilled rooms
- Loading docks and dispatch
- High-bay storage, at several heights
- Ambient warehouse
- Cargo space of delivery vehicles
Frequently asked questions
Is a Wi‑Fi network needed in the warehouse?
No. Sensors communicate over a LoRaWAN network, which is independent of Wi‑Fi and of the site’s existing IT infrastructure.
Can TempTrack be used for warehouse temperature mapping?
Yes. Several sensors spread across the height and depth of the building show where the warm and cold spots are, which is the basis for temperature mapping and for choosing permanent measuring points.
How do I prove to a customer that goods stayed in regime?
The system exports a report with all measurements for the selected room or vehicle and period, with deviations marked.
Other industries
≤ +7 °C
Meat processing
Slaughterhouses, cutting plants and meat processing: chill rooms, blast freezers and curing rooms under constant watch.
+2…+8 °C
Dairy
From raw milk intake to cheese ripening and dispatch: every step of the cold chain is documented.
+2…+8 °C
Pharmaceuticals
Wholesalers, pharmacies and laboratories: medicine storage in line with Good Distribution Practice guidelines.
HACCP
Food production
Bakeries, confectionery, fruit and vegetable processing, ready meals: temperature and humidity in production and storage.
90–95 % RH
Cold storage & agriculture
Fruit and vegetable cold stores, ULO chambers and farms: the harvest kept safe until it is sold.
0…+4 °C
Restaurants & hospitality
Restaurant chains, central kitchens and catering: every fridge and cold room at every outlet on one screen.
See how TempTrack would work at your site
Tell us how many cold rooms or warehouses you have. We will show you the system in action and suggest a sensor layout.