INTERVIEW
With SenseAware , customers with sensitive shipments are able to monitor their shipments ’ environmental conditions , which is crucial across many sectors . For example , Clarke cites the field of pharma where vaccines must be maintained at a very narrow temperature range during shipping . “ Customers can use a SenseAware device inside the shipment container to monitor the temperature and make sure the vaccines arrive safely and can be used ,” he adds .
Digitalisation has made the world more connected and accessible and is transforming the way FedEx does business , says Clarke . “ For example , SMEs can now reach new customers and international markets with relative ease . It ’ s not just technology that ’ s impacting on exporting , but also the global environment – fruitful exporting markets change constantly , while political forces influence internationalisation and market economies . In the last year alone , exporting has transformed – however , SMEs should not feel they are on their own to navigate this new global landscape . We believe it ’ s our responsibility along with other
organisations to support SMEs in making the most of their exporting journey .”
Clarke notes that smaller retailers in particular don ’ t always have the time or expertise to focus on the infrastructure and delivery of products , and are increasingly looking for logistics support ; working with a provider who can walk them through the challenges of cross border trading and ultimately deliver
The SenseAware 2000 communicates via a cellular network and supports a dry ice and a cryogenic probe to help monitor the integrity of products at temperatures as low as – 195c
16 April 2018