• TPM25
  • March 2-5, 2025 | Long Beach Convention Center

Session Details

TPM Tech: Are Smart Containers Really Going to Transform the Global Supply Chain?

Tuesday, 4 March

3:05 pm - 3:45 pm (PST) / 04/mar/2025 11:05 pm - 04/mar/2025 11:45 pm

Smart containers, or IoT-enabled containers, promise unparalleled visibility, efficiency, and control, while offering to reshape the global supply chain. But how far are we from realizing this potential? This roundtable discussion will dig deep into smart containers' practicalities, challenges, and realities. With insights from industry experts, the panel will explore whether smart containers are the game-changer they’re expected to be. We’ll discuss industrywide transformation, the barriers to integration, and how data standardization and interoperability are critical to achieving their full potential. At its essence, the session will provide attendees with an in-depth understanding of how IoT-enabled containers are progressing and what still needs to happen for them to revolutionize global logistics. Among the key questions to be addressed are:

• How are smart containers improving supply chain visibility and control today?

• What are the main hurdles preventing IoT-enabled containers from transforming the global logistics landscape?

• And what does the future hold for this technology in terms of innovation and industry adoption?

Session Speakers