In the era of digital transformation, the food, drug and beverage industry is experiencing a revolution with the integration of wireless IoT sensors that are placed in freezers and refrigerated vehicles.
Among the main trends, the digitalization and automation of processes stands out. This is a consolidated trend, started more than a decade ago, but it continues to be one of the main drivers of change in the cold logistics.
Just think that the incorrect temperature in the cooling chambers can cause the loss or deterioration of food or drugs and, what is more serious, represent a risk for product safety.
IoT sensors provide information about the product and the purchasing habits of their clients. By analyzing the data collected, brands can better understand consumer preferences and offer personalized experiences.
One of the companies that offers this technology is ALEPHIUS, which allows a battery-powered sensor with 5 years of autonomy, something that also makes them scalable at very high volumes.
Once synchronized, this module will be sending data to the network and can be viewed from a web platform, either from a mobile phone or computer. This solution can be used to monitor the proper functioning of franchises.
Integration with artificial intelligence and machine learning systems will allow for even more precise and personalized optimization. ALEPHIUS constantly develops new functionalities on existing equipment.
“IoT technology has reached a point where its use will not only be increasingly easier to implement, but will also become a necessity to keep costs limited and obtain better levels of information. In conjunction with Artificial Intelligence (AI) and machine leaning, IoT developments will be a necessity and in many cases a standard of operation,” says Daniel Nahmod, vice president of Alephius.
Process transparency
Transparency and traceability are in the spotlight, since consumers want to know where the products they purchase come from, especially when they buy food, and to have a guarantee that the conservation has been optimal at all times.
The ability to constantly monitor temperature, the number of times the chamber door is opened, and other environmental conditions inside refrigerators ensures product quality and safety.
These sensors alert in real time of any deviation from optimal conditions, allowing for immediate response to avoid loss of products or exposure to health risks.
“Being efficient and having controlled costs is only feasible if one measures the variables of the processes. And if it is from each machine, in each batch and at each moment, the better. But what cost does it have to measure and how does that cost impact productivity,” indicates Eng. Sebastián López Isnardi, co-founder of ALEPHIUS.
And although it is possible to enter an online monitoring platform, these systems base their operation on an alert system, using WhatsApp or email to notify of an incident.