Avidus Interactive

Indicold- Cold Storage Warehousing and Logistics

Frozen Precision: Indicold's Journey To Centralized Warehouse Intelligence

Industry

Supply Chain

Product

Desktop and Mobile

In the cold chain industry, a single data error doesn't just disrupt a spreadsheet—it risks the integrity of temperature-sensitive inventory. IndiCold, a major player operating multiple cold storage facilities, faced a classic case of data overload. With disparate systems across different sites, they struggled to maintain a single source of truth for their inventory, leading to massive manual reconciliation hurdles and hardware integration gaps.

The Challenge:

Bridging the Cold Chain Gap

The IndiCold team needed a high-performance Warehouse Management System (WMS) that could act as a centralized system. Their primary goals included:

Eliminating Manual Hurdles: Replacing paper-based logs and manual data entry with a digital-first approach.
Hardware Interfacing: Building a system capable of communicating directly with cold-storage specific hardware tools.
Cross-Platform Accessibility: Designing an intuitive interface that worked as effectively for warehouse staff on the floor as it did for admin teams in the office.

Real-Time Accuracy: Implementing cold storage inventory software to ensure 100% data integrity and traceability.

The solution:

A Custom-Engineered WMS Ecosystem

We replaced their fragmented processes with a scalable, full-stack Warehouse Management System (WMS). Engineered with a tech stack of React.js, Node.js (Express), and MongoDB and hosted on AWS, the platform was designed for speed and security.

Intelligent Storage Mapping: A digital blueprint of every warehouse for optimized pick-and-pack paths.
Gate & Dispatch Management: Automated gate entry systems and disbursal tracking to prevent bottlenecks.
Hardware Integration Layer: Seamless interfacing with cold chain sensors and scanning tools.
Secure Role-Based Access: Utilizing JWT to ensure data was only accessible to authorized personnel, maintaining strict compliance standards.

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The Impact:

By the Numbers

By deploying this cold chain automation strategy, IndiCold transformed its operational velocity and safety protocols:

80% Reduction in Manual Reconciliation: What used to take hours of manual cross-referencing is now automated and error-free.
On-the-Go Inventory Tracking: Real-time visibility enabled staff to track movement from mobile devices, increasing accuracy across the board.
Enhanced Safety Controls: Integrated cold chain data provided better oversight of safety requirements, reducing the risk of inventory spoilage.
Total Traceability: Automated logging ensured that every item could be tracked from gate entry to final dispatch with zero data gaps.

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Conclusion:

Turning Data into a Competitive Asset

Indicold has proven that in modern logistics, real-time warehouse tracking is the ultimate trust signal. By replacing data overload with a custom-built digital engine, they have scaled their operations while significantly lowering their overhead.

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