The time factor plays an essential role in transport and logistics. To ensure that all processes along the value chain are successfully implemented in the shortest possible time, everything must be perfectly coordinated. One delayed process leads to the next one – resulting in loss. To prevent this from happening, it is necessary that all process-relevant data is constantly available in real time to compare it with historical data. If data falls out of line, this can be evaluated immediately, and the cause found and resolved. The latest Auto-ID technologies and software play an important role here.