FedEx has announced a new tracking device and Web service for packages that will be available later this year. Called SenseAware, it keeps tabs on temperature, location, and other vital signs of a package—including when it’s opened and whether it’s tampered with along the way.
FedEx is running a trial period for about a year with 50 health care and life science companies, for tracking delivery of surgery kits, medical equipment, and even live organs. It will be available for shipments within the United States (including Puerto Rico). It is Web-based, so there’s no costly software or infrastructure to invest in.
This type of technology could be used with insurance clients to help reduce theft claims by tracking the status of shipments. It’s a single, easy-to-use platform that consolidates and feeds you critical data about your shipment, in near real time.
