In today’s fast-paced manufacturing and supply chain industries, logistics professionals face a myriad of challenges that extend far beyond simple asset management. The difficulty of tracking items across expansive warehouses, dealing with fragmented and siloed data, and grappling with outdated systems all contribute to inefficiencies that can hinder operations. As the demand for streamlined logistics processes becomes more pressing, the need for innovative solutions has never been more apparent. Imagine having real-time access to every facet of your operations, where each asset is meticulously tracked, every data point seamlessly integrated into your systems, and logistical blind spots are effectively eliminated.
This vision is increasingly attainable through the revolutionary integration of indoor/outdoor positioning and digital twin technology, supported by low-power connectivity such as LoRaWAN.
Positioning systems leverage advanced technologies to provide accurate tracking of assets both indoors and outdoors. By utilizing signals from special tags or devices, these systems determine an asset’s position consistently across the floorplan.
Quuppa’s angle-of-arrival technology is particularly significant. Unlike traditional triangulation methods based on RSSI signal strength, which lose accuracy with distance (often only precise within 2 meters of an anchor and degrading to 50% of the distance between anchors), Quuppa evaluates the angle of each signal. This ensures much more homogeneous accuracy across the entire site, most of the time within a few meters.
The benefit of this approach extends beyond the warehouse floor. Industrial players increasingly require a seamless blend of indoor and outdoor positioning. Consider the maintenance of agricultural machines or trucks: managers need to know not only where the vehicle is parked outside, but also whether it is currently being processed at a specific indoor workstation—such as checking the exhaust system indoors, tire pressure outdoors, cleaning indoors, or refueling at outdoor stands.
This continuity is achieved by combining LoRaWAN as the backhaul connectivity layer, covering both indoor and outdoor areas cost-effectively, and integrating it with Quuppa for indoor positioning alongside BLE or Wi-Fi, plus GNSS for outdoor tracking. The result is uninterrupted visibility across the entire logistics chain, with no dead spots.
Digital twin technology takes positioning a step further by creating a virtual representation of physical assets and their operational environment. This digital duplicate allows for real-time monitoring and analysis, offering insight into system behaviors and potential efficiencies.
But the real revolution comes when digital twins are combined with massive data. Today, machine learning algorithms can identify the main drivers of defects or production yield—but only if they can correlate tens of thousands or even millions of data points. Traditional industrial sites were not designed with so many measurement points in mind.
This is where low-cost wireless sensing such as LoRaWAN becomes indispensable. It enables the retrofit of existing facilities by adding sensing capabilities wherever needed, without heavy infrastructure investments. This creates the massive data streams required to feed machine learning and unlock predictive insights at scale.
“Combining ultra-precise indoor positioning, low power multi-technology tracking, and digital twin visualization provides an end-to-end asset visibility solution, addressing critical challenges in indoor logistics and industrial environments“
These technologies are at the forefront of a transformational collaboration between Quuppa, Twinzo, and Actility. This partnership uniquely integrates state-of-the-art indoor positioning systems with energy-efficient tracking devices and comprehensive digital visualization tools, forming a cohesive solution that optimizes intralogistics and enhances operational efficiency. This integration provides logistics managers with unparalleled transparency and control over their inventories, addressing the prevalent challenge of system fragmentation and fostering a seamless flow of information across platforms.
Together, they create a unified solution that eliminates silos, mitigates blind spots, and gives managers unprecedented control and foresight.
“Imagine how quickly the puck and players move, and our system provides information for trainers to analyze the game and develop tactics.“
The synergy of these technologies addresses several pain points faced by operations managers. By integrating indoor/outdoor positioning with digital twins, the solution provides:
Real-world implementations show measurable gains:
“By connecting real-time location data with digital twin visualization, we help companies eliminate blind spots, optimize intralogistics, and achieve significant operational savings. Together with Actility and Quuppa, we bring an ecosystem approach that transforms logistics into a truly data-driven process.“
Ultimately, the collaboration among Quuppa, Twinzo, and Actility embodies a transformative approach to logistics management. It offers a decisive advantage in optimizing operational efficiency and delivers actionable insights for faster, more informed decision-making, paving the way for a smarter, more connected industrial future.
By integrating Quuppa’s indoor/outdoor positioning, Twinzo’s digital twin visualization, and Actility’s low-power multi-technology tracking, businesses can completely rethink how they manage logistics. The result is a holistic asset visibility solution that addresses critical challenges such as blind spots, inefficient asset tracking, and fragmented data systems.
One of the key advantages of this integration is its ability to provide real-time visibility across the entire facility. Logistics managers can instantly visualize their operations, locate assets without delay, and minimize downtime caused by manual searches or misplaced items.
Equally important, the collaboration breaks down data silos by consolidating information from multiple sources into a single platform. For logistics coordinators who often struggle to piece together fragmented data, this creates a unified source of truth that supports quicker analysis and more confident decision-making.
Real-world deployments further validate this impact: companies using these technologies report measurable gains in asset tracking accuracy, reduced downtime, and tangible cost savings. The ability to foresee bottlenecks and adjust operations in real time transforms logistics into a proactive, data-driven process.
For senior operations managers, this integrated approach is not just a technological upgrade—it is a strategic enabler. By adopting these solutions, they can move beyond outdated frameworks and build the foundations of innovative, efficient logistics management.
“Combining ultra-precise indoor positioning, low power multi-technology tracking, and digital twin visualization provides an end-to-end asset visibility solution, addressing critical challenges in indoor logistics and industrial environments.“
As you consider enhancing your logistical capabilities, reach out to Actility to explore how these technologies can be tailored to meet your specific operational needs. Scheduling a consultation could be the next step towards redefining your approach to asset visibility and management, ensuring your operations remain at the forefront of technological advancement in the industry.
About Actility
Actility, one of the co-inventors of LoRaWAN® technology and a founding member of the LoRa Alliance, is the leader in industrial-grade low-power wide-area network (LPWAN) connectivity and IoT tracking solutions. Actility’s ThingParkâ„¢ platform, which supports multi-radio connectivity (LoRaWAN®, NB-IoT, LTE-M), powers the majority of public networks and numerous private and enterprise networks worldwide. Through its subsidiary Abeeway, Actility offers patented ultra-low power, multi-radio trackers and comprehensive indoor and outdoor geolocation services. Additionally, the ThingPark Market boast the largest catalog of LoRaWAN® devices, gateways, and solutions available.Â
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