From shipment monitoring to
yard visibility
Digital control of individual shipments and deliveries. BOX ID manages shipments from receipt to delivery with QR-based workflows and active tracking. The same logic can be seamlessly extended to yard processes and critical transports - modular and scalable.
Our Customers
Shipments rarely fail because of planning – but because of execution
In many industrial supply chains, it is clear what needs to be transported. However, the following question often remains unclear: Where is the shipment currently located? Who is responsible? Have handoffs been properly documented? Without digital shipment workflows, transportation operations tend to be reactive, manual, and unscalable.
Condition monitoring – Condition of the goods during transport.
Handoffs to freight forwarders or partners – without structured documentation
Pickup and delivery confirmations – entered late or not at all
Discrepancies in the shipping history – manually reconstructed rather than systematically visible
Where shipment and yard processes are currently causing delays
Four recurring patterns in industrial supply chains undermine operational efficiency in procurement, handover, and yard inventory.
Lack of transparency in delivery
Shipments are delayed, and status information is incomplete or inaccurate. Planning and follow-up processes lack a reliable foundation of data.
BOX ID synchronizes status and delivery in one system.
Manual coordination
Phone calls and emails replace structured process events. Knowledge remains with individuals rather than in the system.
BOX ID handles handovers as process events.
Lack of documentation
Pickups, damages, or delays are documented late or not at all. As a result, complaints cannot be properly substantiated later on.
BOX ID generates a complete event history for individual shipments and assets.
Operational risks in the yard
Even before transport begins, misallocations, downtime, and search processes incur costs. Rather than managing inventory, it is being searched for.
BOX ID turns every location change into a process event.
Shipment monitoring & yard execution in one system
BOX ID .SHIP is part of the BOX ID platform for controllable load carrier and transport processes. The module combines shipment logic, operational process events, and tracking data in one central system for critical shipments and yard-based inventory.
.SHIP follows a uniform process structure: Scheduled → Ready → Dispatched → Delivered → Completed. Companies use this logic in two variants: Active Shipment Monitoring for critical shipments and Yard Process Execution for outdoor yard inventory. Both variants can be seamlessly combined with .BASE and .FLEET.
Active shipment monitoring – Standard solution for critical, time-sensitive, or international shipments
Yard process execution – Standard solution for large yard inventories and work-in-progress assets
Control over critical shipments
Critical shipments cannot be compared to standard deliveries. They are valuable, tightly scheduled, and operationally irreplaceable. Delays, incorrect routes, or stoppages have a direct impact on service levels, production supply, or customer satisfaction.
BOX ID enables shipment monitoring on two levels: event-based, via QR or barcode scans during handovers or at defined waypoints, and automated, via active tracking when continuous location data is needed. Status and position data are generated automatically, eliminating the need for manual scanning by drivers, operators, or partners. The result is early detection of deviations, traceable handovers, and operationally secure transport.
Typical use cases
- After sales and spare parts logistics via RDCs
- High-value special cargo carriers and bottleneck assets
- International shipments with complex transport chains
- Glass, window, and facade logistics with high susceptibility to damage
Event-based – QR or barcode scans at defined waypoints
Automated – Active tracking with continuous location data
Transparency in the outdoor yard
Industrial yards don’t just hold empty cargo containers. They also house expensive machinery, semi-finished products, and assets ready for shipment. These items are often stored, repositioned, processed, or prepared for shipment for weeks or months. The greatest loss of operational time does not occur during transport but during day-to-day operations, such as finding the right asset at the right time and in the right place.
BOX ID solves this problem with shipment-based yard logic. Thousands to tens of thousands of assets are assigned to defined yard zones via QR code or barcode. Every location change is recorded as a process event, not a manual list. This creates a complete history of all process steps per asset in one central system. Active tracking can be added as an option to further reduce scanning processes.
Typical yard process steps
- Receipt and parking of semi-finished products
- Transfer to the next production step (e.g., finishing)
- Interim storage prior to dispatch or sale
- Removal from inventory upon delivery
Geolocation-based booking – Assets recorded in defined yard zones via QR code or barcode
Process history – Every change of location is a transparent event
How companies benefit operationally from .SHIP
Process reliability
All actions follow consistent, transparent logic rather than informal status checks.
Lower costs
Reduced search and downtime costs because assets are always traceable and controllable.
Early deviation
Downtime and incorrect routing are identified immediately, before situations escalate.
Modular getting started
Start with a QR workflow that can be expanded to active tracking at any time.
Operational control for the right roles
Shipment and yard processes cover many responsibilities: .SHIP assigns the task that needs to be completed to individual roles.
Supply chain
Supply chain and logistics managers gain structured visibility into current shipments and critical deviations.
Dispatching
Dispatchers and operational teams use clear status logic instead of informal coordination, resulting in fewer phone calls and gaps.
Production & yard
Production and yard managers reduce search times and receive complete asset histories for each inventory item.
Standardized tracking architecture – modular design
BOX ID.SHIP is based on a validated system architecture. Depending on process requirements, different tracking methods are used, ranging from QR code workflows to active LTE tracking.
All data is consolidated within the BOX ID platform and can be integrated with ERP, TMS, or production systems. The cloud-based platform is ISO 27001 certified, GDPR-compliant, and scalable from pilot projects to international rollouts.
QR and barcode workflows – Event-based data capture at waypoints
BLE hybrid tracking – Combined tracking via BLE beacons
LTE Cat 1 tracking – Continuous location data via cellular network
Success stories
International OEMs and tier 1 suppliers use BOX ID to consistently manage shuttle container networks across RDCs, dealers, and service partners.
Adamer Glas cuts costs with BOX ID's smart rack management
Adamer Glas now has a real-time overview of over 400 transport racks by digitizing its management system. The result? Faster returns, less shrinkage, and greater security.
Metallbau Windeck digitizes transport rack management
With the BOX ID cloud solution, Metallbau Windeck has transferred its rack fleet from Excel management to the digital world.
How INDEX Werke secure their production processes
Thanks to the BOX ID cloud solution, logistics and manufacturing at INDEX Werke can keep track of 1,000 transport racks at all times – across locations, transparently, and in real time.
Measurable results in weeks
Many companies start with a clearly defined use case – for example, managing a specific load carrier type or critical route. Within weeks, operational improvements become visible: reduced loss, more stable circulation, and a clear data foundation for informed decisions. The Starter Edition enables a controlled entry – scalable to full fleet management.
Fast pilot with clearly defined scope
Scalable to company-wide rollout
Ready to take control of your shipments and yard operations?
With BOX ID .SHIP, you can manage shipments and deliveries in a structured, traceable, and scalable way right where they originate. A demo session will show you which solution delivers results - based on your process requirements.
Our Customers
Frequently asked questions about shipment monitoring & yard execution
In what ways does active shipment monitoring differ from yard process execution?
Active Shipment Monitoring is designed for critical shipments that require active tracking. Yard Process Execution is designed for large outdoor inventories and records every location change as a process event. Both variants have the same process structure – Scheduled → Ready → Dispatched → Delivered → Completed – and can be used together.
Is active tracking hardware absolutely necessary to get started?
No, both options can be initiated through QR or barcode workflows alone. Active tracking (BLE or LTE) can be added as an extension at any time when continuous location data is needed.
What tracking technologies are available?
QR and barcode workflows are used for event-based data capture. BLE hybrid tracking is used for combined location tracking. LTE Cat 1 tracking is used for continuous location data via cellular networks.
How does the BOX ID system integrate with existing ERP, TMS, and production systems?
The platform consolidates all data centrally and makes it available via interfaces for ERP, TMS, and production systems. There is no need to replace an existing system landscape.
When will the first operational results be visible?
The Starter Edition delivers visible improvements within a few weeks, such as reduced search and downtime, documented handoffs, and structured deviation processes. Typically, it takes around 12 weeks to achieve measurable results.
Can the solution be scaled up from a pilot project to an international rollout?
Yes, implementation typically begins with a clearly defined use case, such as a yard area or a critical shipment type. Full integration with .BASE and .FLEET can be achieved at any time.
How does BOX ID handle data security and compliance?
The platform is cloud-based and SaaS-powered, ISO 27001 certified, and GDPR-compliant.
Are international, multimodal shipments also trackable?
Yes, BOX ID uses a standardized process structure and automated location data to track shipments across all modes of transport—truck, rail, air, and sea.
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E-Mail:
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DE-85748 Garching near Munich
The BOX ID System in practice
From fleet management in production logistics and after sales to shipment monitoring and yard visibility
- BOX ID offers the right solution for specific operational challenges.
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