Arviem

Arviem, a Swiss-headquartered company established in 2008, provides real-time, end-to-end cargo tracking and monitoring services designed to enhance visibility across the global supply chain. The company was founded by Stefan Reidy and Pieter van de Mheen. Reidy, who serves as CEO, possesses over two decades of experience in supply chain technologies and business models, including a tenure at IBM where he was responsible for its Secure Trade Lane Solution. This background in identifying and addressing inefficiencies and security concerns in global trade, particularly post-9/11, spurred the creation of Arviem.

The firm operates on a full-service, "pay-per-use" business model, which eliminates the need for clients to invest in hardware, software, or specialized staff. Arviem provides clients, which include manufacturers, exporters, and importers of high-value, sensitive, or perishable goods, with IoT-enabled monitoring devices that are attached to cargo at the point of loading. These devices, sourced from multiple manufacturers to fit specific use cases, collect and transmit real-time data on location, temperature, humidity, light exposure (indicating potential intrusion), and shock. Arviem manages the entire process, including the logistics of deploying and retrieving the devices.

Data is fed into a cloud-based analytics platform, which provides clients with a unified, carrier-independent view of their shipments across all transport modes. This platform delivers actionable insights through tailored management reports and real-time notifications about disruptions or deviations, allowing for proactive problem-solving. Beyond tracking, the data enables clients to optimize inventory management, reduce administrative costs, lower insurance premiums, and ensure product quality and security. The company also offers services built around this data, such as working capital optimization, supply chain financing, risk management, and carbon footprint analysis. Arviem has raised approximately $15 million in funding over several rounds from investors including SICPA, Swisscom Ventures, and Zurcher Kantonalbank.

Keywords: cargo monitoring, supply chain visibility, IoT logistics, real-time tracking, asset tracking, logistics data analytics, freight security, condition monitoring, supply chain finance, pay-per-use logistics, container tracking, cold chain monitoring, pharmaceutical logistics, high-value goods tracking, transportation visibility, global trade management, logistics technology, freight intelligence, risk management logistics, carbon footprint tracking