Pharmaceutical
By making every shipment self-reporting, the OverSight system from Locus Traxx makes sure every product you ship arrives its freshest and safest.
Real-time information on the location and status of each shipment is automatically sent to your desktop. The pack-and-pray method of shipping temperature-sensitive pharmaceutical products is now a thing of the past.
Overview
The OverSight system from Locus Traxx makes sure every pharmaceutical product you ship arrives safely with the desired potency.
OverSight does this by making each shipment self-reporting. Self-reporting shipments continuously send real-time information on their location and status to your desktop. The pack-and-pray method of shipping temperature-sensitive and other pharmaceutical products is now a thing of the past.
SMART TRAXX™ SENSORS
A combination of rugged Smart Traxx sensors continuously monitor a variety of environmental conditions. Sensors can measure, temperature, humidity, shock, security and other conditions that influence product quality and safety.
Sensors use sophisticated, long-range RFID to communicate their readings wirelessly at regular intervals. Sensor readings are transmitted automatically to the OverSight data center by Smart Traxx mobile communication modules that accompany every shipment.
SMART TRAXX™ LOCATION AND COMMUNICATIONS
Smart Traxx telematics modules gather sensor readings and add GPS location data. This critical information is then sent wirelessly to the OverSight data center for analysis, reporting and Intelligent Alerts.
You can choose between low-cost cellular communications, or use satellite communications if you need coverage in remote areas.
ANALYSIS AND REPORTING
All incoming data are analyzed for potential issues. If an issue is detected - such as an out of range temperature reading or a vehicle where it shouldn’t be – the OverSight system automatically issues an Intelligent Alert.
INTELLIGENT ALERTS
Intelligent Alerts are email or text messages sent to the individuals responsible for the shipment. Each Intelligent Alert contains all the information you need to take action. This includes the reason for the alert, the current location of the shipment, the current status, and contact information for the driver.
OVERSIGHT DASHBOARD™
All information is instantly available online through the easy-to-use OverSight DashBoard. The OverSight Dashboard lets you quickly look up the status of a shipment or choose from a number of pre-formatted reports.
Use Cases
USE CASE – PHARMA SAFETY
“After all the steps I take to assure the quality of the pharmaceutical products I ship, it’s frustrating to have temperature abuse during transportation damage my products.
With OverSight I don’t have to worry about every shipment. Intelligent Alerts notify me if there is something that needs my attention. I get an Intelligent Alert message with all the information I need to act quickly.
This information really helps me extend my product safety practices right into every reefer.”
USE CASE – SECURITY
“Product theft is an issue. Because OverSight monitors and reports unauthorized door open events and location, I have a much better ability to identify and prevent theft.
Intelligent Alerts notify me if a trailer has a door open and is not at an authorized stop. I can also see how long a door is left open. Both events improve the security and ultimately the quality of my shipments.”
USE CASE – CUSTOMER SATISFACTION
“I want my products to be as effective when they are delivered as when I load them. But once I put my products on a truck, I used to lose all control over product quality.
With OverSight, I’m able to continuously monitor the temperature and location of every shipment. If something happens, I can contact my customer and either request special handling, a closer inspection, or let them know I’m sending a replacement shipment.
The ability to detect problems before they occur has substantially improved my customer satisfaction.”
USE CASE – CONTINUOUS IMPROVEMENT
“I use the sensor and location information gathered and reported by OverSight to review our practices. Should I change routes? Do some drivers handle certain routes better than others? Do some trailers seem to hold temperature better on routes with multiple stops?
I can use the detailed in transit monitoring data to make changes that improve my performance and better maintain the quality of my products. Reviewing online reports after I make the changes confirms the improvement.”
FAQ
Q: How does the OverSight system work?
A: The OverSight system makes anything self-reporting. It does this through a combination of active RFID SmartTag sensors that detect and communicate changes in conditions. SmartTag sensors continuously transmit their readings to a SmartTraxx telematics module attached to the vehicle or shipping container. The SmartTraxx telematics module adds GPS location data and sends the information to the OverSight data center for analysis, reporting and - when required - Intelligent Alerts.
Q: What kind of things can OverSight monitor and report ?
A: New sensor capabilities are being added all the time. Most commonly OverSight detects and reports on: location, temperature, engine hours, fuel use, movement and security (based on door open).
Q: Can I monitor and report multiple things on one shipment or one piece of equipment?
A: You can absolutely monitor and get information on multiple conditions. A fairly typical example is location, temperature, security and fuel use. Other data points can be derived from these including unauthorized use, fuel theft, excessive dwell and travel to an unauthorized location.
Q: How hard is it to change what I choose to monitor?
A: It’s very easy to change monitor settings. Our SmartTraxx equipment supports over-the-air programming. There is no need to revisit the equipment unless you need to add a new SmartTag sensor.
Q: How frequently is the information sent?
A: Information is sent as frequently as the customer wants. This can be every minute, daily or anything in between.
Q: What can I do with all that data?
A: To make sure you are not overwhelmed with data, Locus Traxx inspects the incoming data for any readings that fall outside the settings you established. For example, if the temperature of a frozen shipment starts to trend toward thawing, you will get an Intelligent Alert. Intelligent Alerts are sent as text or email messages when a reading indicates the need for action. All the data collected are available online for quick review reporting through the OverSight Dashboard.
Q: What information is included in an Intelligent Alert message?
A: The information contained in an Intelligent Alert is customized for each customer but usually contains:
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Date and time the alert is issued,
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Information about the device being tracked such as vehicle or shipment ID,
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Driver information (when relevant) such as name and phone,
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Type of alert (such as unauthorized use or out of range temperature reading), and
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Ideal reading and current reading (such as ideal and current temperature).
Q: What happens when an Intelligent Alert is sent?
A: Each Intelligent Alert needs to be cleared through some action. For a shipment with a temperature problem, this might be a call to the driver to inspect his reefer setting.
Once the Intelligent Alert is cleared, the alert will be removed from the alerts displayed on the online OverSight Dashboard.
The OverSight system will record the action that was taken to clear the alert, when the action was taken, and who took the action. This record can be a very helpful diagnostic tool to eliminate the cause of repeated alerts.
Q: What if I want to change an Intelligent Alert setting?
A: Intelligent Alert settings can be easily changed online through the OverSight DashBoard. The only requirement is that your user ID has the rights to make the change.
Q: How do I get access to the OverSight DashBoard online reports?
A: The online reports are available through the OverSight DashBoard to anyone with a valid user ID and password. You can log into the reports from your designated URL. If you need a user ID and password you can contact your program administrator or Locus Traxx support at 561-665-5560.
Q: What happens if the system stops working or I have a problem?
A: Locus Traxx provides 24 hour phone support and online text support during normal business hours.
Q: What is the phone support number?
A: The phone number for technical support is 561-665-5560.
Q: Where does power come from?
A: Our wireless SmartTag sensors are battery powered. For the SmartTraxx telematics module, we offer both wireless, solar power, and wired power options. The selection is based on the needs of the customer and the type of installation.