Introducing the Solo Lite: Get Familiar with 4 Use Cases

As a player in the logistics and supply chain market, you probably get bombarded with various tracking devices—each promising to keep your shipments safe and sound. For several years, the Tive Solo 5G stood out as a groundbreaking tool that changed how businesses monitor their logistics.

Now, we are proud to introduce the Solo Lite tracker—a cutting-edge innovation that’s shaking things up again. This latest addition to our popular suite of trackers retains the effectiveness and reliability you love about the Solo 5G but with an even more appealing twist: it is tailored for the needs of cost-aware cold chain, food & beverage, and logistics professionals—across all modes of transportation.

Solo Lite is the smart choice for businesses seeking top-tier tracking capabilities—without breaking the bank. Multiple sectors stand to benefit from the Solo Lite, and the following four use cases will demonstrate why.

Solo Lite Use Cases

Consider the benefits of tracking shipments using the Solo Lite. Backed by technology that narrows location to within 50 meters using advanced cellular and WiFi geolocation, the Solo Lite also offers real-time monitoring of temperature and light to ensure the safety of sensitive goods in transit. With a lengthy battery life—90+ days for the lithium model and 30+ days for the non-lithium version—these devices are ideal for long-distance, multimodal shipments. They’re also recyclable, underlying Tive’s commitment to sustainability.

Let’s dive into some use cases and explain the Solo Lite’s potential in action.

Use Case 1: Perishable Goods Transportation

When transporting delicate perishable goods—including fruits, vegetables, dairy, and meat—keeping them fresh from farm to table is no small feat. This is where the Solo Lite shines by closely monitoring the real-time temperature of these sensitive foods—making sure they stay within acceptable ranges to prevent spoilage and waste. The Solo Lite also monitors light exposure, which helps alert stakeholders of any tampering or mishandling that could ruin the goods or indicate a potential cargo theft event. The Solo Light provides global connectivity across 186+ countries using LTE-M and WiFi, empowering you to track your shipments in real time—no matter where they’re headed.

Ellie Ivey, Director of Logistics for Alpine Fresh provides this insight: “As a grower, packer, and shipper of everything from asparagus to blueberries, we welcome Tive’s push to make real-time tracking more affordable for the produce industry so that we can always provide the freshest fruits and vegetables to our customers.”

Consider a shipment of organic avocados traveling from Mexico to the United States. The Solo Lite helps you ensure that these avocados stay at the perfect temperature throughout their journey—and arrive fresh and ready for consumers at the store. The Solo Lite also sends you real-time alerts if a shipment is exposed to light unexpectedly, which could indicate a potential theft event. This level of constant vigilance means these avocados will arrive fresh and ready for customers—and you don't have to worry about waste or spoilage.

Use Case 2: Retail Grocery Logistics

Retail grocery chains, like Walmart and Kroger, juggle massive amounts of products daily—and spend roughly $130M annually on trackers and data loggers. A tool such as the Solo Lite could be a lifesaver for them by keeping a close watch on delivery times to ensure that shipments arrive on time and in full—crucial for perishables and high-demand items. With real-time tracking capabilities, the Solo Lite provides valuable data for stores to monitor conditions and better manage stock. Plus, the Solo Lite is a cost-effective tracker that doesn’t skimp on the features needed for smooth supply chain management.

As an example, Walmart could use Solo Lite trackers to monitor deliveries of seasonal fruits—to ensure they reach the shelves exactly when customers want them. Real-time tracking lets Walmart know exactly where its shipments are and when they'll arrive, cutting down on waste and making everything run more smoothly.

Use Case 3: High-Value Goods Track & Trace

If you're in an industry dealing with high-value items—such as consumer electronics, automotive parts, or luxury goods—you know how important it is to keep shipments secure during transit. That’s where the Solo Lite comes in, offering top-notch features designed to reduce risk—at a lower cost per device. The Solo Lite offers bi-directional connectivity—which lets you make real-time adjustments to shipping parameters—and sends real-time alerts if something goes off track, such as a temperature spike or route deviation. Light sensors help alert you to any funny business, sending instant notifications if things go off the rails. Plus, the Solo Lite’s long battery life ensures continuous tracking, perfect for long-distance or multimodal shipments.

Imagine a shipment of high-end electronics traveling from a manufacturer in China to a retailer in the United States. The Solo Lite is the sentry on the job, monitoring the shipment and immediately flagging any deviations or potential issues. This allows for quick action, and greatly reduces the risk of theft or damage. Armed with the Solo Lite, companies can rest easy knowing their valuable goods are safe and sound—and will arrive in perfect condition—protecting their investments at every step of the way.

Use Case 4: Location-Only Tracking for New & Existing Markets

Industries such as machinery, steel, forestry, mining, oil and gas production, and food CPG need to know exactly where shipments are at all times. The Solo Lite nails this requirement with accurate, real-time location data—and it is budget friendly, too. Imagine a forestry company tracking lumber from remote areas to a processing plant. The Solo Lite helps keep the shipment on time by sending real-time location alerts that can help prevent delays. Or perhaps a machinery manufacturer is keeping tabs on heavy equipment heading to construction sites, making sure projects stay on schedule. By offering a cost-effective tracking solution, the Solo Lite helps these industries streamline their logistics—without blowing their budget.

Bonus Use Case: Affordable Visibility Solution for 3PLs/LSPs to Delight Their Customers

Now let’s discuss how third-party logistics providers (3PLs), logistics service providers (LSPs), and shippers handling perishables can benefit from the Solo Lite. For them, the key is knowing exactly where shipments are—and when they’ll arrive. The Solo Lite is a perfect solution here, offering precise location data that helps keep deliveries on track and customers happy. For example, Solo Lite trackers can enable a 3PL managing seasonal fruit shipments to ensure timely, fresh deliveries—which makes for happy consumers. This real-time tracking helps avoid delays, improves inventory management, and boosts customer satisfaction. By focusing on both inbound and outbound marketing strategies, 3PLs and LSPs can also use the Solo Lite to provide reliable, timely service that meets the high demands of their customers.

“Tive’s quest to provide cost-effective shipment tracking and visibility solutions will help us and the industry gather even more ground truth data on what's happening with our shipments," added Erez Agmoni, Global Head of Innovation (L&S) at Maersk.

Bringing it All Home with the Tive Solo Lite

The Solo Lite goes beyond just locating your shipments; it brings a sense of security and reliability that modern supply chains crave. Whether it’s helping keep perishables fresh or protecting high-value goods from cargo theft or damage, the Solo Lite embodies Tive's dedication to pioneering cutting-edge solutions that solve logistics challenges. With the ability to provide real-time updates combined with its global reach, the Solo Lite will be an essential tool in a variety of industries—and the cost effectiveness of the Solo Lite is the cherry on top.

To explore how Solo Lite can transform your logistics operations, visit the Solo Lite page.

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