RTLS SOLUTIONS IN TRANSPORTATION
How to improve transportation efficiency with RTLS

In the transport sector, RTLS (Real-Time Locating System) systems are used to monitor and manage the direct or indirect real-time localization of vehicles, goods and personnel. These systems offer numerous advantages in optimizing the processes of mobile asset management, production, transportation of goods and security.

The introduction of RTLS systems in the transportation sector aids in the optimization of operations, the reduction of costs, the improvement of safety, the streamlined use and distribution of assets, and the provision of more insight into the supply chain.

• Vehicles and mobile assets tracking: RTLS systems can be used to track the exact location of vehicles in indoor and outdoor environments. This is useful for optimizing routes, managing preventive maintenance, improving planning and making the use of resources more rational.
• Cargo management: RTLS allows to track the location of goods during transportation. This is crucial to reduce downtime and improve inventory management. Real-time information on the location of goods can be integrated into supply chain management systems also with the use of sensors that check the conditions of the goods (for example the temperature).
• Vehicle and personnel safety: monitoring the real-time location of vehicles and personnel can improve safety. For example, it enables the detection of abnormal movements or accidents and a quick response to emergency situations.
• Shipment tracking and deliveries: for delivery and logistics companies, RTLS are essential for tracking the location of shipments throughout the transportation process, from collection to final delivery.
• Asset tracking: in the context of airports, ports, large stations, knowing the position of mobile assets such as luggage trolleys, caddies, aids for people with reduced mobility is essential for efficient asset management.