Asset tracking

{
  "id": "MLC-T-LOG-000007",
  "term": "Asset tracking",
  "field": "Logistics and supply chain",
  "definition": "The process of monitoring the location and status of physical assets, either in real time or by recording their movement through a supply chain. It involves attaching tracking devices or scannable tags to assets such as vehicles, shipping containers, equipment, or high-value inventory items. These tags use technologies such as Global Positioning System (GPS) for outdoor location, Radio-Frequency Identification (RFID) for short-range identification, or Bluetooth Low Energy (BLE) for indoor positioning.",
  "url": "https://mlchart.com/terminology/logistics/asset-tracking/"
}