Telematics

Definition:

Telematics describes the networking of telecommunications and information technology for the transmission, processing and analysis of data over long distances.
In logistics and transportation, telematics refers to systems for real-time monitoring, control and optimization of vehicles, transport processes and goods movements.

It uses GPS, mobile networks, sensors and software platforms to collect, evaluate and automatically import data from vehicles and devices into operational systems.

Typical areas of application:

• ‍Traffic telematics: Traffic management, traffic jams, toll collection, accident prevention‍
• Fleet management: GPS positioning, route optimization, driver identification, travel time monitoring‍
• On-board diagnostics (OBD): Engine & vehicle data, maintenance management‍
• Temperature & charge monitoring: Sensors for cold chains & dangerous goods‍
• ETA calculation (Estimated Timeof Arrival): Forecasts & automatic arrival notification

Telematics + digital supply chain
Telematics plays a key role in digitally connected supply chains, e.g. through automatic status messages, IoT sensors and integration into TMS, YMS or slot management systems.

Transport regulations
Digital tachographs, toll systems and dangerous goods tracking use mandatory telematics systems.

_{Sources/further links:
McKinsey — Telematics in Transportation: Travel, Logistics, and Infrastructure: Firms Are Finding Opportunities in Technology, Changing Consumer Demographics, and Global Trade | McKinsey}

_{Fraunhofer IML — Telematics in Logistics: https://www.iml.fraunhofer.de}

_{EU Mobility Package — Digital Tachograph Regulation: https://transport.ec.europa.eu}

Telematics challenges:

Isolated solutions & lack of data harmonization
Many freight forwarders work with different telematics systems, which leads to data fragmentation, integration costs and media breaks between transport order, ETA, driver information and ramp process.
_{Sources/further links:
McKinsey — Data Fragmentation in Logistics: https://www.mckinsey.com}

Flood of data & lack of usable information
Telematics systems generate a lot of data that cannot be used operationally without structured processes, IT integration and user guidance — e.g. for driver briefings or location requirements.
_{Sources/further links:
Fraunhofer IML — Digital Logistics Research: https://www.iml.fraunhofer.de}

Loady's solution:

Linking operational location requirements to telematics data
Loady ensures that drivers and dispatchers — in addition to GPS navigation & ETA — can directly access the relevant location and safety requirements, e.g.:

• PPE obligations
• document requirements
• hose or coupling types
• Check-in processes
• Navigation points to gates & charging points

Multi-language instructions via QR code + system integration
Loady supplements telematics data with digital, structured, understandable requirements that can be accessed directly from the vehicle or in apps.