Success Story | Walmart Reefer Cold Chain Monitoring

  • Post published:September 22, 2021
  • Post Category:Product
Walmart Reefer with TOPFLYtech device for temperature and humidity monitoring

About walmart reefer: As the holiday season approaches, supply chain demands are surging, and Walmart is scaling its operations by adding 20,000 new workers to its logistics teams this year. With the increased flow of goods, cold chain management for reefers and trailers has become more critical than ever. To meet the rising demand for temperature-controlled goods, Walmart turned to TOPFLYtech’s innovative solutions, leveraging our TLP2-SFB solar asset tracker in combination with the TSTH1-B BLE temperature and humidity sensor for effective cold chain monitoring.

How Our Solution Helped Walmart

TOPFLYtech’s cold chain monitoring solution has successfully been deployed across thousands of Walmart’s reefers, offering the following key benefits:

  • Unlimited Power with Solar Charging: The TLP2-SFB solar asset tracker is equipped with solar power technology, ensuring continuous operation without the need for frequent battery replacements.
  • Real-Time Location and Temperature Monitoring: The TSTH1-B sensor tracks real-time temperature and humidity, sending alerts when deviations occur, such as excessively high or low temperatures, ensuring product safety.
  • Instant Alerts for Critical Events: Walmart’s fleet is notified instantly when any irregularities occur, including device removal, movement (start/stop), and temperature fluctuations.
  • Asset Door Status Monitoring: Real-time tracking of asset door status ensures that each reefer and trailer is properly secured, reducing the risk of unauthorized access.
  • Scalable Sensor Integration: Up to 40 BLE sensors can be paired with each tracker, and with no limit on the number of sensors that can be connected, Walmart can seamlessly expand their monitoring infrastructure.

The Impact of Our Solution

By implementing this integrated solution, Walmart has significantly boosted its cold chain monitoring capabilities, ensuring that products are transported in optimal conditions, even during peak demand. The combination of solar power, real-time data, and customizable alerts gives Walmart the tools to ensure compliance, reduce losses, and streamline operations.

As the logistics industry continues to adapt to increasing consumer demands, the role of smart, solar-powered solutions like TLP2-SFB and TSTH1-B becomes even more vital in supporting efficient, reliable cold chain management.