Tired of Juggling Tracking Vendors? Consolidate and Save

Third-party logistics (3PL) providers are the backbone of modern commerce, but the technology meant to support them often becomes a source of frustration and wasted resources. Many 3PLs find themselves burning through their budgets on piecemeal tracking solutions, hoping to achieve complete supply chain visibility. Instead, they end up with a tangled web of incompatible devices, chaotic platforms, and unreliable support that costs more than just money—it costs time and efficiency. Peak season, in particular, has a way of exposing the cracks in a fragmented tech stack. You’re left juggling multiple vendors and mismatched systems when your focus should be on what you do best: moving freight. This article explores the hidden costs of a disjointed tracking strategy and shows how consolidating with a single subscription service can simplify your operations, improve efficiency, and prepare you for future growth.

The Hidden Costs of a Fragmented Tech Stack

Relying on multiple vendors for your tracking needs might seem like a flexible approach, but it often creates more problems than it solves. Each new vendor relationship introduces another layer of complexity. You have different platforms to learn, separate support teams to contact, and multiple billing cycles to manage. Your team ends up spending valuable hours managing technology instead of managing shipments.

1. Platform and Device Chaos

When your asset tracking devices come from various manufacturers, they rarely communicate seamlessly. One device may excel at temperature monitoring for cold chain logistics, while another provides GPS location. The result is a patchwork of systems that requires your team to switch between multiple platforms to get a complete picture. This lack of a single source of truth hinders your ability to achieve true end-to-end supply chain monitoring.

2. Integration and Connectivity Gaps

Getting different systems to talk to each other is a major technical hurdle. Poor integration leads to data silos, making it nearly impossible to achieve the real-time visibility your customers demand. Connectivity issues can also arise, with different devices relying on different networks, creating blind spots in your coverage. This fragmentation undermines your efforts to provide reliable real-time shipment tracking.

3. Spiraling Costs and Support Nightmares

Managing multiple vendor contracts often leads to unpredictable expenses. You face various fee structures, potential hidden charges, and surprise invoices that make budgeting difficult. When a device fails or a platform goes down, determining which vendor to call becomes a frustrating guessing game. This support runaround wastes time and leaves critical shipments unmonitored.

The Power of Consolidation: A Single, Predictable Solution

What if you could eliminate the chaos? Imagine having one predictable monthly payment that covers all your tracking needs. The System Loco Subscription Program is designed to solve the exact problems 3PLs face with fragmented technology. We consolidate everything you need into a single, streamlined service.

Our subscription provides a complete solution that includes advanced devices, a powerful device management platform, data integration, connectivity services, and dedicated support—all for one fixed price. No hidden fees, no surprise charges.

What’s Included in the System Loco Subscription?

We provide the tools you need to enhance your operational efficiency and deliver superior service. Our goal is to give you complete visibility in the supply chain without the complexity.

• Cold-Chain-Certified Devices: Our HGR4 and HFR4 devices are certified for pharmaceutical use (CFR 21 Part 11, EU Annex 11), making them ideal for specialized services like pharma supply chain strategy and cold chain management solutions.
• Multi-Sensor Tracking: Gain deep insights into your shipments. Our devices monitor for temperature, light exposure, motion, and impact, ensuring the integrity of your cargo from start to finish.
• BLE Tag Support: Achieve granular visibility with Bluetooth Low Energy (BLE) tag support. Monitor individual pallets and packages with ease, providing an unprecedented level of detail to your clients.
• Durable and Flexible Hardware: The HGR4 offers 40 days of battery life with Qi wireless charging, while the HFR4 features mains charging with a 48-hour backup battery for power interruptions. Both devices are designed for indoor and outdoor use, with robust environmental sensors.
• Seamless TMS Integration: Our LocoAware device management platform integrates smoothly with your existing Transportation Management System. It’s fully Macropoint compatible, ensuring that data flows effortlessly into the systems you already use.
• End-to-End Security: All devices feature secure, authenticated communications via LTE Cat-M1, GSM, and Wi-Fi, with tamper-proof, immutable data for compliance and traceability.

Simplify Your Tech Stack and Win More Business

As Q1 RFPs approach, shippers will be looking for partners who demonstrate superior operational efficiency. Your ability to manage your own technology is a direct reflection of your capabilities. A consolidated, state-of-the-art tracking system shows potential clients that you are a forward-thinking partner committed to reliability and transparency.

By simplifying your tech stack, you free your team to focus on core logistics challenges instead of troubleshooting technology. You reduce administrative overhead, eliminate budget unpredictability, and gain the end to end supply chain visibility needed to stay competitive. It’s time to stop managing vendors and start delivering exceptional value to your customers.

Take a moment to reflect on your current operations. What’s the biggest headache in your tracking setup—device management or platform integration?