Geofence

Geofence

Literally translated and figuratively speaking, a geofence is a geographic fence.

It is a virtual boundary or geographic perimeter defined using GPS (Global Positioning System), RFID (Radio-Frequency Identification), Wi-Fi (Wireless Local Area Network), or other location-based technologies.

A geofence allows specific events or actions to be triggered automatically whenever a device—such as a smartphone or a GPS tracker—enters or exits a defined area.

A geofence can be created in various shapes, for example as a:

• Circle

• Polyline (a sequence of connected lines)

• Polygon area

Shape and size can be flexibly adjusted to fit the specific use case and requirements. Geofences can cover small areas, such as individual locations or warehouses, as well as large territories, like entire cities or countries.

Use of Geofences in Logistics

In logistics, geofences are utilized across various areas, including:

• Fleet Management

  Geofences are used to define virtual boundaries around specific areas or routes. This enables companies to monitor the location of their vehicles and automatically receive notifications when a vehicle enters or leaves a designated area.

• Supply Chain

  Within the supply chain, geofencing enables the tracking of goods movements at defined locations. Notifications can be generated when a vehicle arrives at or leaves an inbound or outbound area, allowing for transparent control of the flow of goods.