Temperature Requirements – How Are They Managed in Loady?

Many products require controlled temperatures during transport, storage or handling. Loady provides a clear and structured way to record all temperature‑relevant requirements centrally and communicate them transparently across the entire supply chain.

Where are temperature requirements maintained in Loady?

Temperature requirements are managed in the Product Safety section of your product data.
The relevant area is called Specific Product Requirements, which includes fields such as:

• Minimum allowed temperature
• Maximum allowed temperature
• Additional temperature notes

All safety‑critical information is stored in one place and remains clearly traceable.

What values can be entered?

Temperature data in Loady is structured and standardized. You can define:

• A minimum temperature (e.g., ≥ 5°C)
• A maximum temperature (e.g., ≤ 30°C)
• Additional notes such as:
  • Do not freeze
  • Protect from heat
  • Temperature‑controlled transport required

This ensures consistent formatting and avoids ambiguous free‑text entries.

Why is standardization important?

By relying on structured fields rather than free text, Loady ensures:

• Clarity for logistics partners – values are interpreted correctly.
• High data quality – no typos, no inconsistent units, no duplicates.
• Automation readiness – temperature limits can be used directly in planning or compliance processes.
• Full transparency across the supply chain – all stakeholders know exactly which conditions must be respected.

Calendar Function for Chemical Transports – Mapping Time‑Dependent Temperature Requirements

For certain chemical products, seasonal or time‑of‑day temperature considerations are crucial. Some customers specify that loading may only take place after a certain time, for example due to high daytime temperatures, such as:
“Loading between July 1 and August 31 only permitted from 20:00 onwards.”

To support such requirements, Loady offers a flexible calendar function within the temperature settings.

When is the calendar function used?

The calendar functionality is optional and can be used when:

• Seasonal temperature fluctuations are relevant
• Heatwaves affect product safety
• Defined loading windows are required due to temperature limits
• A product can only be safely loaded at night or during specific months

How does the calendar function work?

In addition to standard temperature fields, you can define:

• A start and end period (e.g., 01 July – 31 August)
• Time-of-day loading windows (e.g., 20:00–06:00)
• Seasonal notes or restrictions

Logistics partners instantly see:

• When loading is permitted
• Which time windows apply due to heat or cold
• How to adapt their planning accordingly

Different Loading Times in Summer or Winter?

Companies that handle temperature‑sensitive products often need to adjust their loading and handling processes to seasonal conditions. In the chemical industry in particular, it is common that summer and winter require different loading times to minimize risks caused by excessive heat or cold.

Examples include:

• “July–August: loading only at night from 20:00 onwards.”
• “Winter months: loading only during daytime hours.”

By combining standard temperature fields with Loady’s calendar function, these seasonal differences can be precisely configured:

• You can define seasonal periods (summer/winter).
• Different time windows can be applied to each period.
• Logistics partners see immediately which seasonal restrictions apply.

This creates high transparency, enables forward‑looking planning and ensures safe handling of temperature‑sensitive products throughout the year.

How does this help in daily operations?

Maintaining temperature requirements – including time-of-day and seasonal restrictions – supports:

• Accurate transport planning (e.g., night loading during summer heat)
• Choosing the right equipment (e.g., refrigerated vehicles)
• Proper warehouse and loading‑site preparation
• Reduced operational risk and increased product safety
• Full compliance across the entire transport chain

With consistent temperature data and precise time‑based settings, Loady ensures products are handled under optimal conditions at all times.