CargoSense Company Research Report
Company Overview
Name: CargoSense, Inc.
Mission: CargoSense aims to simplify supply chain operations for its customers through measurement, automation, and collaboration.
Founded: 2012
Founders: No information is available.
Key People:
- Rich Kilmer, Chief Executive Officer
- Mark Gardner, Chief Operating Officer
- Ben Wilson, Chief Technology Officer
- Jeff Newman, Chief Strategy Officer
- Rhett Hunter, Chief Financial Officer
- Kristin Ekwall, SVP, Sales and Operations
- Chris Schetter, VP, Product
- Lynn Wallenstein, SVP, Engineering
Headquarters: 11600 Sunrise Valley Drive, Suite 290, Reston, Virginia 20191-1410
Number of Employees: No information is available.
Revenue: No information is available.
Known For: CargoSense is known for its 'Visibility OS' platform that automates processes in supply chain management by leveraging visibility data.
Products
The Visibility OS
The core product of CargoSense, designed to resolve problems of excessive data and low-level tasks in supply chain operations. It revolves around two concepts: digital twins and digital agents.
Key Features:
- Digital Twins: Provide detailed, integrated views of supply chain processes, including shipments and containers, enabling automation and transparency.
- Digital Agents: Perform complex analyses and chores such as triggering automations, handling exceptions, and engaging customers or vendors.
Outcomes:
- Reduced staff workloads on low-level tasks
- Improved service provider accountability
- Enhanced quality and continuity of operations
- Lowered supply chain execution costs
Recent Developments
Recent Developments in the Company:
- CargoSense raised $8M in Series A to enhance software automation capabilities.
- Named one of the fastest-growing companies in the Americas by the Financial Times in 2024.
- Continued involvement in technological developments addressing supply chain dynamics post-COVID pandemic.
New Products Launched: No information is available.
New Features Added to Existing Products: No specific new features mentioned.
Partnerships and Collaborations: CargoSense has private label agreements and was involved in vaccine shipment monitoring, including a partnership with a major airline and the world's largest parcel shipping company for “smart”, recyclable plastic pallets.
Recent Use Cases
Pharma Parcel Shipper
CargoSense enhanced parcel shipment oversight, mitigating risk via digital twins and machine learning to ensure timely service delivery.
Pharma 3PL
Implemented a digital SOP system with IoT technology to reduce analyst workloads and boost quality of service.
Global Security Team
Optimized high-value product shipments using certified IoT devices and digital agents, decreasing manpower needs.
Data Center Operator
Automated the tracking of heavy haul deliveries with QR sensors and digital agents to optimize data center build times.
Upcoming Events 2024
- Pack Expo: November 3-6, Chicago, IL
- European Supply Chain Summit: November 20-21, Antwerp, Belgium
In the News
- Recognition for innovative solutions in supply chain automation.
- Coverage on digital tools fostering shipment visibility and management through IoT and digital twin technology.
- Active engagement with media platforms discussing the evolving supply chain landscape.
For media inquiries, contact: press@cargosense.com.
CargoSense continues to expand its role in automating and enhancing supply chain operations, driven by innovation in digital twin and agent technology, as well as strategic industry partnerships.
