Lidl opts for Orbcomm

George Barrow
April 23, 2019

Supermarket chain Lidl has signed a contract with Orbcomm to provide a temperature-monitoring system across its 3PL transport network of 400-plus refrigerated trucks and trailers in the UK.

The technology will allow Lidl to monitor and control the temperature and ambient settings inside the vehicles to ensure goods are maintained in the correct environment from origin to destination.

The comprehensive cold chain solution integrates a raft of Orbcomm’s state-of-the-art hardware, connectivity, device management and seamless data into the existing third-party transport management systems already in place at Lidl.

In addition to being able to set condition variations and tolerances, the systems alert Lidl to out-of-range conditions and hardware malfunctions, as well as improving load security through external door sensors that fit all types of refrigerated trailers and vehicles and provide alerts via SMS or email on door open or close events.

Orbcomm CEO Marc Eisenberg said: “Orbcomm is pleased to support Lidl UK, one of the largest supermarket chains in Europe, in leveraging our advanced cold chain technology to ensure transparency throughout its refrigerated truck and trailer distribution network.

“By providing insight, alerts and systems integration, Orbcomm is helping Lidl to gain real-time visibility and control of refrigerated transport assets, while reducing operational risk, ensuring regulatory compliance and improving its customer service.”

Orbcomm is a global provider of machine-to-machine (M2M) and internet of things (IoT) solutions. Listed on the NASDAQ and based in New Jersey, the company works alongside some of the US’s largest supermarkets, including Walmart and C&S Wholesale Grocers.

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George Barrow

George has been writing about nearly anything with wheels for the past 15 years and is the UK jury member of the International Van of the Year and International Pick-Up Award.

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