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Use Case

Reducing Theft and Tampering in High-Value Retail Shipments

A global electronics retailer lost millions to freight theft and tampering, struggling to secure inventory despite trusted logistics partners.

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Key Benefits

End-to-End Visibility

System Loco provided continuous location tracking and condition monitoring for every shipment, giving the retailer full control and visibility from warehouse to retail floor. This eliminated blind spots that thieves had previously exploited.

Real-Time Tamper Alerts

Smart sensors detected tampering attempts in real time, automatically alerting security teams and enabling rapid intervention—before products could go missing or be rerouted.

Geofencing for High-Risk Zones

Custom geofencing allowed the company to create secure zones around transit paths and alert operations if shipments veered off course or stopped unexpectedly in known theft hotspots.

Savings & Compliance Gains

Theft-related insurance claims dropped to zero, and the company negotiated significantly lower premiums. System Loco’s audit trail and chain-of-custody features also simplified regulatory compliance for high-value goods.

Introduction

Challenge

A global consumer electronics retailer was losing millions annually to freight theft and shipment tampering.
 Despite using trusted third-party logistics partners, the company struggled to secure its high-value inventory between warehouses and retail distribution centers.

Challenge

With organized theft on the rise, especially during long-haul transport and intermodal transfers, the retailer lacked a centralized system to monitor cargo integrity. Incidents of trailer break-ins, stolen pallets, and unauthorized diversions were increasing. Traditional security cameras and lock seals failed to deliver real-time insights or deterrence.

Cargo port with freight containers and trucks representing secured intermodal transport operations.

The Solution

A national retailer facing repeated shrinkage events adopted System Loco’s smart tote monitoring system. By embedding tamper-detection sensors and motion tracking into shipping containers, the retailer quickly identified diversion patterns and problematic handoff points in the logistics chain.

Results & Impact

Over the next two quarters, reported theft incidents dropped by 45%, and investigative resolution time improved by 50%.

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Conclusion

System Loco empowered the retailer to take proactive control over their mobile inventory and prevent losses in transit.

Retailers transporting high-value or sensitive goods need secure transit solutions. System Loco equips containers with smart sensors that flag tampering or abnormal movement, alerting security teams in real-time. With more insight into chain-of-custody events, organizations can investigate faster, pinpoint loss points, and protect valuable inventory throughout the supply chain.

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 protect your assets, and simplify compliance.

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