Developed and refined over several years, Asset IQ combines active IoT-based tracking for high-value assets with passive RFID technologies and barcodes for high-volume operations, providing customers with a flexible and scalable approach to traceability across the entire supply chain.
“Tosca Asset IQ is the result of years of experience helping customers improve visibility and control across complex supply chains,” explains Eric Frank, CEO of Tosca. “Our dual active and passive architecture enables businesses to select the right level of traceability for their operations while maintaining a single view of their assets. The result is greater efficiency, better decision-making and improved supply chain performance.”
An established approach to supply chain traceability
Asset IQ provides businesses with a comprehensive solution for tracking, locating and monitoring reusable containers and pallets throughout their entire lifecycle. Whether supporting Tosca’s reusable products through pooling, rental and direct-sale models, or operating as a standalone service for third-party assets, Asset IQ creates a reliable digital record of asset movements and utilisation.
At the core of the service is a dual traceability approach developed to meet the different requirements of modern supply chains. Asset IQ Active provides real-time visibility for high-value assets where precise monitoring of location and status is essential, while Asset IQ Passive enables cost-effective tracking of large asset pools in high-volume environments.
This flexibility allows companies to implement traceability solutions tailored to their operational needs while benefiting from a proven platform that supports inventory management, process optimisation and regulatory compliance.
Improving efficiency and sustainability
Asset IQ goes beyond asset tracking to help businesses improve overall supply chain performance. By providing greater visibility of asset movements and utilisation, the service enables organisations to identify inefficiencies, reduce operational bottlenecks, optimise inventory levels and improve route planning.
The information generated through Asset IQ can also contribute to sustainability objectives by helping organisations reduce unnecessary transport movements, minimise product and asset losses, improve asset utilisation and support circular supply chain models.
Across different sectors, customers use Asset IQ to strengthen supply chain transparency, improve operational control and make better-informed, data-driven decisions.
Innovation built on experience
Although Asset IQ is built on an established platform, Tosca continues to invest in new technologies and applications to meet changing supply chain requirements. As technologies such as sensors, chips, connectivity solutions and battery systems become more accessible, Tosca is exploring new ways to combine active and passive tracking capabilities.
“We see significant potential in hybrid active and passive solutions, particularly in highly automated supply chains,” explains Frank. “For example, an actively tracked pallet may carry several boxes fitted with passive tags, allowing businesses to gain visibility at different levels of the supply chain while managing costs effectively. Integrating these technologies through a unified dashboard can help customers make faster decisions and optimise operations at greater scale.”
This hybrid approach represents the next stage in the evolution of supply chain traceability, enabling companies to achieve greater visibility without compromising operational efficiency.
Supporting a wide range of supply chain applications
Asset IQ supports a broad range of supply chain applications across the retail, food, beverage and consumer goods sectors. Organisations use the service to improve asset visibility, reduce losses, increase operational efficiency, ensure inventory accuracy and strengthen compliance with internal and external requirements.
The platform can also support initiatives such as monitoring reusable asset flows, improving distribution efficiency, optimising in-store execution programmes and increasing visibility across complex logistics networks.
By combining technology, supply chain expertise and data-driven insights, Asset IQ helps businesses address operational challenges while improving performance across the entire value chain.
Sustainability and innovation
At the heart of Tosca’s strategy is a commitment to sustainability and innovation. Asset IQ provides the visibility required to maximise the value of reusable assets throughout their lifecycle, supporting more efficient use of resources and reducing unnecessary waste across the supply chain.
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By creating a digital record of reusable containers and pallets, Asset IQ helps businesses maintain greater control over their assets while supporting compliance with evolving regulatory and sustainability requirements.
The service is particularly valuable in increasingly complex supply chains, where visibility, accountability and efficiency are becoming ever more important.
