Zurich / Colombes July 21st 2021 – French Specialty Materials manufacturer Arkema is now harnessing the capabilities of Swiss TradeTech pioneer Nexxiot. The two companies have joined forces to digitize Arkema’s Isotank (Tank Container) and rail freight wagon fleet using Nexxiot’s cutting-edge IoT devices and intelligent cloud platform. This partnership will deliver end-to-end visibility for Arkema customers to improve quality standards and transform the overall service experience.
Forward-looking companies like Arkema are constantly thinking about ways to create value with new innovations. Jean-Marc Viallatte, the Arkema Vice President Supply Chain Group said:
“We understand our customers require the highest levels of confidence around the transportation of their cargo. They expect visibility from the moment they place an order to the second that the cargo is delivered. We believe that by monitoring location and other critical cargo parameters like shock events, temperature, pressure and levels, we can take our customer experience to the next level.”
The Nexxiot technology will be integrated with wider digitisation initiatives to create a seamless experience for users. The ambitious Arkema program will combine sensors and business intelligence to deliver much more than location tracking. “Work is underway to deliver predictive services based on data, to increase trust, safety and security as part of our overall digital transformation strategy.” Jean-Marc added.
Nexxiot CEO Stefan Kalmund explained: “Better transportation simply translates to better services for the end customer – the cargo recipient or owner. The data is processed using Nexxiot’s powerful machine learning software to continuously improve supply chain performance. This means reducing the time the fleet stays idle and monitoring the practices of transport partners like carriers. Ultimately, these data derived opportunities translate to higher quality processes, better prices and an unparalleled end customer experience. This is why our clients choose our product.”
This is a major shift for the chemical sector. When the products left the plant in the past, chemical goods were at the mercy of third-party service providers across the transport chain. Now with IoT hardware like Nexxiot’s Globehopper device and the integration and analysis of data in the intelligent cloud platform, it becomes possible to create continual improvements and increased value. Whilst the main focus for Arkema is on customer experience improvements, it’s exciting to see that the increased efficiency can enhance levels of sustainability too.
About Arkema
Building on its unique set of expertise in materials science, Arkema offers a portfolio of first-class technologies to address ever-growing demand for new and sustainable materials. With the ambition to become in 2024 a pure player in Specialty Materials, the Group is structured into 3 complementary, resilient and highly innovative segments dedicated to Specialty Mate-rials -Adhesive solutions, Advanced Materials, and Coating Solutions-accounting for some 82% of Group sales, and a well-positioned and competitive Intermediates segment. Arkema offers cutting-edge technological solutions to meet the challenges of, among other things, new energies, access to water, recycling, urbanization and mobility, and fosters a permanent dialogue with all its stakeholders. The Group reported sales of around €8.0 billion in 2020, and operates in some 55 countries with 20,600 employees worldwide. www.arkema.com
About Nexxiot
Nexxiot from Zurich, Switzerland, is a driver of the digital logistics of tomorrow. The company’s goal is to enable a five percent reduction in global CO2 emissions by increasing cargo transport efficiency and eliminating waste caused by empty runs and inefficient routes. To achieve this, the company empowers its customers to leverage the power of their data with innovative technology. Therefore, Nexxiot provides an integrated solution to track, locate and protect cargo from over 160 countries around the globe and across 450 network roaming partners to ensure trust, security, and efficiency. Data from more than 4 billion traveled kilometers is stored in Nexxiot’s dedicated logistics cloud. Employees from over 19 countries contribute to the success of the company. In addition to its headquarters in Switzerland, Nexxiot operates in Germany, the USA and is pursuing a global growth strategy.
For more information, visit www.nexxiot.com