As businesses are becoming increasingly global, supply chains are now more complex and fragmented. It’s more important than ever to have a supply chain monitoring system in place to manage your business. These monitoring solutions can help reduce the risk of supply shortages and regulatory infringements. Wireless temperature monitoring can further aid a business by giving powerful insights into a supply chain’s strengths and weaknesses. Read on to find out some ways in which an effective wireless supply chain monitoring system can improve any business.

Identifying shortfalls

One of the most important areas of business is being able to identify problems. Only once a problem is identified can work begin on solving the issue. Access to data throughout your supply chain can help in uncovering shortfalls in a business’ performance or service. Wireless temperature mapping could identify shipments of a product not being properly stored in transit and result in necessary changes being made to the supply chain. A wireless temperature monitoring system gives access to this data via any computer or mobile device.

Having the right equipment

It is important to ensure that the right equipment is being used to manage a supply chain. Having a supply chain monitoring system that is suitable for the needs of the business can be very valuable. Wireless data loggers that could be used for warehouse temperature monitoring are completely different from a vaccine temperature monitoring solution. At Wessex Power we specialise in tailoring a bespoke wireless temperature monitoring system around the needs of the business. Not only do we make sure a business is set up with the right equipment, but also ensure it is all properly installed.

Centralised system

A centralised system is one of the key advantages of a wireless supply chain monitoring system. Having universal access to monitoring solutions across a business can improve productivity in all areas. Different departments can use the relevant information and highlight key data for a more open and responsive business model. This type of wireless temperature monitoring system creates robust communication that can prevent disruption within a business.

Reporting and analysis software

Even with access to all this information, it is important to have the right software to go with it. While it is important to have equipment set up correctly throughout your supply chain along with universal access, you still need to be able to interpret the data for effective temperature mapping. A supply chain monitoring system may provide thousands of data points depending on the size of a business’ supply chain. Reporting and analysis software can be set up to flag potential issues and provide instant insights on any device with internet access. Being able to present this data will improve communication both internally and externally and allow updates to happen more efficiently.

For more help and information implementing a wireless supply chain monitoring system, speak to one of our team at Wessex Power. Call us on 01929 459459 or email us on sales@wpls.co.uk.