Pozyx, a leading provider of real-time location systems (RTLS) powered by ultra-wideband (UWB) technology, has released a new whitepaper exposing the true cost of poor asset tracking across critical sectors. Titled “The Cost of Losing Track,” the report quantifies over $1.4 trillion in global annual losses tied to inefficiencies caused by the absence of real-time asset visibility.
The whitepaper, based on current data and research from industry sources including Siemens, Forbes, the World Economic Forum, and the National Retail Federation, dives into measurable losses within manufacturing, logistics, healthcare, retail, and energy sectors. It highlights how legacy systems and manual tracking methods continue to drain productivity, inflate costs, and hinder sustainability.
These aren’t isolated incidents—they’re systemic losses hidden in plain sight. This report quantifies how businesses are losing money every day due to poor tracking—and how precision location technology can reverse that.
Samuel Van de Velde, CTO and Co-Founder, Pozyx
Key Findings from the Report:
- $1.4 trillion lost annually to unplanned downtime (Siemens, 2024)
- 265 million labor hours wasted in warehouses due to asset search inefficiencies (TeamSense, 2024)
- $112 billion lost in retail inventory shrinkage (National Retail Federation, 2023)
- $4,000 per day lost per hospital from misplaced equipment (Healthcare Dive, 2023)
- Over 50% of global carbon emissions trace back to inefficient supply chains (World Economic Forum, 2023)
The whitepaper also outlines how UWB-based RTLS technology transforms these losses into measurable gains, including:
- Downtime reductions of up to 50%
- Full ROI in months, not years
- Increased labor efficiency, reduced hardware loss, and improved ESG performance
Real-world case studies from Bonduelle Group and ALD Automotive demonstrate how Pozyx clients have achieved 3%+ operational efficiency gains, eliminated search time, and enhanced cold chain compliance with UWB deployment.
Precision location data has become a business necessity—not a luxury. With this whitepaper, we’re equipping leaders with data to take immediate action.
Wim De Smet, CEO, Pozyx
Download the full whitepaper and explore interactive case studies (PDF attached)
About Pozyx
Pozyx delivers scalable UWB RTLS solutions for industries including manufacturing, logistics, healthcare, and automotive. With centimeter-level accuracy and real-time visibility, Pozyx empowers businesses to reduce losses, streamline operations, and gain full control over their assets and workflows. Trusted by global leaders including ALD Automotive, Bonduelle, and Airbus Defence, Pozyx is redefining location intelligence.
