Western Pallet Magazine June 2020 | Page 28

28 WESTERN PALLET

Spotted lantern fly, originally from China, has invaded the US East Coast, and is expected to make its way to California. Credit: Stephen Asmus / USDA-ARS

Report from Atlas Pallets after Caliente Fire

Global Tracks and IPP Announce an IoT Project for the ‘Connected Pallet’

Global Tracks, a specialist in Internet of Things (IoT) tracking and IPP, a leading rental pallet provider in Europe,recently announced the launch of a ‘Connected Pallet’ project; a custom IoT development initiative for IPP’s pooling system, one of Europe’s leading circular economy models. The project will underpin the development of greater insight into one of the most established reuse models in the supply chain.

Global Tracks is a Netherlands based expert in the development and provision of customized IoT solutions in many sectors; logistics, automotive and solar. Global Tracks technology deploys tailored IoT modules to enable the digitalization of existing business processes and the development of new models and processes. By leveraging advanced data technology, companies can gain greater insight into their products, processes, and supply chains.

IPP is a long-standing expert in pallet pooling solutions for the fast moving consumer goods sector as well as recycling. Every year, the company supplies more than 50 million pallets to customers across Western Europe. IPP is part of Faber Halbertsma Group, a leading pallet producer that also operates a number of leading pallet pooling solutions.