Giesecke+Devrient (G+D) recently launched the G+D Smart Label, its tracking solution that turns a package into an IoT device. The smart label has been designed to be ultra-thin and slightly larger than a credit card, in collaboration with its hardware partner, Sensos, to facilitate cost-effective, accurate location tracking for a range of applications, including parcel delivery and shipping, fleet management and monitoring.
G+D provides an all-in-one solution that includes hardware, an iSIM, IoT connectivity, and an IoT platform that manages the connection and firmware updates; that makes it especially easy to use and simple to deploy. The Smart Label uses smart motion sensors that detect movement and acceleration, underpinned by GPS accuracy which has been tested to ensure sub-10m precision in ideal conditions.
Coupled with customisable reporting frequencies and agile cloud-based configurations, the Smart Label can adapt to specific business needs and allow users to manage, monitor, and ensure the integrity of their assets at every stage of their journey, whether stationary or on the move.
Additional features of note of the G+D Smart Label include an open-close sensor for tamper protection and automated proof of delivery, and a temperature monitor to ensure the integrity of perishable goods, enhancing security and accountability. The label is easy to use, since activation is triggered when it is peeled and applied to an item. It is also reusable and certified for air travel, making it one of the most lightweight, versatile, accurate, and competitively priced tracking solutions on the market.
“G+D has been dedicated to designing robust and innovative solutions for the transport and logistics market, and is the market leader of solar-powered trackers with over 180,000 connected devices in the field,” said Sharath Muddaiah, Head of Portfolio Strategy for IoT Solutions at G+D. “Following the launch of our award-winning first-generation Smart Label solution in 2023, we have been working on the development of an even more compact and highly accurate solution. The G+D Smart Label provides a single end-to-end solution, including dedicated service support and warranty from one source. Our industry has seen many a solution which, once sold, has limited support, and we are here to set a new trend!”
The use cases includeparcel and shipment tracking, and shipping and tracking high-value assets. One user of the technology, Track & Pay, has used the labels to improve visibility into the status of shipments and parcels. Track & Pay has subsequently been able to leverage the Smart Label techology to trigger a payment upon a shipment’s arrival.
“We believe in Track & Pay’s ability to revolutionise the global finance supply chain, offering a much more secure and fraud-proof solution than the common letter of credit. The Smart Label’s slick size and active tracking capacity makes it a competitive tracking solution which is why we chose to offer it to our Track & Pay clients,” said Joerg Hoester, Founder and CEO of TNP Global Trade.
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