Honeywell adopts ‘Make in India’ data-monitoring solution for pharma shipments

American multinational firm, Honeywell, has introduced a data-monitoring solution that leverages machine learning and blockchain technology to capture critical shipping-condition data of temperature-sensitive goods ranging from pharmaceuticals and perishables to electronics – and can even help address counterfeiting problems that can arise while goods are in transit. A ‘Make in India’ offering, Honeywell BluTag 360 incorporates temperature and humidity sensors to monitor shipment conditions. BluTag 360 will be manufactured locally and is one of the first products to be launched under the recentlyannounced Impact by Honeywell brand. This is the only product that has been entirely designed in India, at the company’s technology centre in Bengaluru. The company is seeking World Health Organisation certification for the product. BluTag 360 is the first of an upcoming portfolio of offerings with global certifications to address various regulatory requirements enabling safe vaccine distribution. Honeywell is already in touch with the key pharma manufacturers in India to market this product further.