Distribution and logistics
Stop guessing, start knowing. Keep track of your entire inventory with solutions that give you real-time control for on-time delivery.
Overview
Complex distribution and logistics processes, including AI integrations, now demand greater output at lower costs. Partnering with industry leaders on custom network solutions helps to boost throughput, productivity, tracking and safety.
Benefits
Explore these interactive illustrations to see how you can empower your workforce to improve throughput and productivity.
Route optimization
Plan efficient multi-stop routes that reduce fuel usage.
Asset tracking in transit
Preventive and predictive maintenance
Collect data from equipment in real time to identify issues, reduce downtime and decrease maintenance costs of vehicles.
Early warning signal
Quality assurance warehouse packing
Automate the manual quality-control process by identifying picker errors or bundle errors in real time.
Product condition monitoring
Track and enforce compliance to industry-specific temperature standards and regulations.
Real-time fleet management
Track your fleet’s positions, availability and performance with the goal of optimizing usage and fuel consumption.
Driver and vehicle performance
Route optimization
Plan efficient multi-stop routes that reduce fuel usage.
Asset tracking in transit
Preventive and predictive maintenance
Collect data from equipment in real time to identify issues, reduce downtime and decrease maintenance costs of vehicles.
Early warning signal
Quality assurance warehouse packing
Automate the manual quality-control process by identifying picker errors or bundle errors in real time.
Product condition monitoring
Track and enforce compliance to industry-specific temperature standards and regulations.
Real-time fleet management
Track your fleet’s positions, availability and performance with the goal of optimizing usage and fuel consumption.
Driver and vehicle performance
Robotics and autonomous mobile robots (AMRs)
Cold/hot chain monitoring
Critical asset sensors monitor freezer and refrigerator temperatures.
Inventory tracking
Monitor and manage inventory levels and product location in the facility.
Intelligent video
Get AI-enabled monitoring for theft prevention and employee safety.
Critical asset tracking
Microlocation
Augmented reality
Visual tools can assist staff with product picking, packing, training and repairs.
Connected worker
Wearable devices, smartphones and tablets can provide an effective way for employees to visualize, consume and communicate actionable information.
Robotics and autonomous mobile robots (AMRs)
Cold/hot chain monitoring
Critical asset sensors monitor freezer and refrigerator temperatures.
Inventory tracking
Monitor and manage inventory levels and product location in the facility.
Intelligent video
Get AI-enabled monitoring for theft prevention and employee safety.
Critical asset tracking
Microlocation
Augmented reality
Visual tools can assist staff with product picking, packing, training and repairs.
Connected worker
Wearable devices, smartphones and tablets can provide an effective way for employees to visualize, consume and communicate actionable information.
Disclaimer
The depicted use cases represent applications that can potentially leverage Verizon's communications and technology platforms. They may not be representative of solutions currently offered by Verizon or other third parties.
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Solutions
Neutral Host Network
Give operations staff an enhanced 5G experience, regardless of their mobile carrier, with a single, shareable wireless infrastructure.
Private 5G Network
Help your distribution center become more efficient, agile and secure—all with customizable onsite 5G network connectivity.
Rugged mobile devices
Provide warehouse personnel with durable phones and tablets that allow them to connect and collaborate from virtually anywhere.
Case studies
How GSM Outdoors boosted its output with a private network
Learn how this outdoor-gear empire achieved a 66% jump in productivity at its 500,000 sq ft warehouse with a Verizon Private Wireless Network.
Resources
Future-proofing your network for IoT
The right connectivity solutions can transform how you use IoT within your facility. Learn how a Private 5G Network can help your teams drive efficiency, cut costs and start solving your biggest distribution challenges.
Automating the smart warehouse with 5G
Discover how 5G-powered solutions and AI-enabled cameras can help automate inventory tracking, giving teams instant, accurate visibility while reducing errors and lost goods.
Real-time inventory tracking benefits
Learn how to get a comprehensive understanding of your inventory, including information on product availability, location and movement, using continuous monitoring.
Simplifying remote monitoring of critical systems
Condition-based maintenance solutions can help you by bringing together advanced edge management capabilities, sensors and our award-winning network.
How IoT can help enable a demand-driven supply chain
Find out how using a supply‑chain model based on customer demand can help improve product availability and reduce overstock.
Powering peak efficiency with Private 5G
You may need more than Wi-Fi to optimize your facility's operations. Complement your existing logistics infrastructure with a customized Private 5G Network.
Empowering your workers with real-time connectivity
Distribution centers need seamless connectivity to meet growing demands. Learn how private 5G can keep your team moving without interruption.
Drive performance with modern networking solutions
Connecting workers to high-speed networks can help unlock the full potential of automation, robotics and other technologies needed to drive warehouse transformations.
Understanding where 5G makes sense for your organization
Learn about different 5G capabilities and how each can help enhance your operations while helping to drive profitability.
Achieving next-level efficiency with 5G robotics
Don’t let network limitations slow your automation efforts. Secure your competitive advantage with private 5G and tailored solutions that can reliably power your advanced robotics.
Unlocking the potential of smart distribution
Private 5G networks leverage technologies like AI and robotics to boost operational efficiency and effectiveness. Learn how to future-proof your business with a customized solution.
Powering your autonomous fleet with 5G Edge
Drive seamless AGV handoffs and real-time route optimizations across the entire footprint of your facility.
Building a smarter warehouse with supply chain AI
Optimize your distribution center with AI that predicts demand, automates sorting and enhances worker safety.
The future of AI-powered distribution centers
Learn how AI and robust network connectivity have the potential to boost worker productivity, enhance operations and drive profitability.
Why choose us
Verizon has been recognized as a Leader in three Gartner® Magic Quadrant™ placements for Global WAN Services, Managed IoT Connectivity, and 4G and 5G Private Mobile Network Services.
Verizon named a Leader in first-ever Gartner® Magic Quadrant™ for Private Mobile Network Services¹
Verizon’s Ability to Execute and Completeness of Vision for our Private Wireless Network solution are the reasons why Gartner named us a Leader in the Gartner Magic Quadrant for 4G and 5G Private Mobile Network Services. A different view of the market can be seen in the Gartner Critical Capabilities for 4G and 5G Private Mobile Network Services companion report.
Verizon is a Leader in the 2025 Gartner® Magic Quadrant™ for Managed IoT Connectivity Services, Worldwide²
Verizon has been recognized as a Leader in the Gartner Magic Quadrant for Managed IoT Connectivity Services, Worldwide. Recognition as a Leader is based on "Completeness of Vision" and "Ability to Execute" for managed IoT services. Learn more about Managed IoT Connectivity Services.
Verizon a Leader in the Gartner® Magic Quadrant™ for Global WAN Services 19 consecutive times²
In the 2025 Gartner Magic Quadrant for Global WAN Services3, Verizon was recognized as a Leader for our Ability to Execute and Completeness of Vision. Not only are we a Leader in 2025, but we were also named a Leader 19 consecutive times between 2005 and 2025.
FAQs
Asset tracking solutions utilize IoT sensors to provide real-time visibility into the location and status of goods (temperature/moisture). This helps distribution and logistics managers prevent loss, verify delivery routes, and ensure high-value assets are secure throughout the entire shipping process.
A smart warehouse leverages interconnected technologies like warehouse automation, robotics, camera vision, and IoT sensors on a secure network. Unlike traditional warehouses, these facilities use real-time data to automate picking, packing, and inventory control, significantly increasing throughput and accuracy.
Logistics security is improved through 5G's ability to support massive numbers of connected sensors and cameras. A private 5G network allows for continuous, high-definition video surveillance and tamper-detection alerts across distribution centers, helping protect data and physical assets from external threats.
While Wi-Fi can struggle with interference and coverage gaps in large metal-dense environments, a private 5G network offers consistent, wide-area coverage. It supports a higher density of devices and provides the dedicated bandwidth necessary for mission-critical warehouse automation and 5G supply chain applications.