When an aircraft is grounded unexpectedly, every second counts. That’s because the impact of downtime caused by aircraft on ground (AOG) situations can extend well beyond maintenance and repair costs. Airlines and operators need critical parts to be delivered quickly to minimize downtime and prevent the risk of lost revenue from delayed or cancelled flights. They also need full visibility throughout the supply chain—something many AOG logistics providers can’t provide.
“Traditional approaches to managing AOG situations are increasingly inadequate in today’s high-paced, data-driven environment,” says Rob Broderick, Executive Vice President of Sterling. That’s where Sterling’s Smart Label can make all the difference.
End-to-end transparency in aviation logistics
Sterling’s Smart Label uses GPS, cellular, and WiFi technologies to provide a complete view of every milestone in a shipment’s journey. This allows customers to access up-to-the-minute tracking details at the individual shipment level through Sterling’s aviation logistics platform, QuickOnline 2.0. The result is that our customers know exactly where AOG parts are in the
process—and can make faster, smarter operational decisions.
What sets the Sterling Smart Label apart?
“Tracking data is powerful, but only when it’s in the hands of people who know how to act on it,” says Carly Morris, Director of Business Development and Product at Sterling. “The magic happens when we combine the data gathered by the Smart Label with our internal systems and the deep logistics know-how of our team.”
That’s why Sterling integrates Smart Label data with flight radar, airline APIs, weather forecasts, and local traffic reports. The company’s logistics specialists use all these inputs, along with predictive analytics tools, toproactively monitor shipments 24/7.
Broderick says that the real-time visibility, data analysis, and monitoring that the Smart Label provides helps Sterling optimise shipment routing and head off potential delays to ensure critical shipments are delivered as quickly as possible.
“We’ve been waiting for this kind of technology for some time—and now it’s here,” adds Morris.
To learn more about how the Sterling Smart Label can work for you, listen in on what some of our team has to say about this game-changing technology. Then, check out our step-by=step video guide to see our smart label in action.
Learn how the Sterling Smart Label can work for you
Hear what our team has to say about this game-changing technology. Check out our step-by-step video guide to see Smart Labels in action.
