PLEASANTON, Calif. — June 16, 2025 — DeltaTrak’s UBQ Network has been named a 2025 Top Supply Chain Projects Award winner by Supply & Demand Chain Executive and Food Logistics. This award profiles innovative case study-type projects designed to automate, optimize, streamline and improve the supply chain. Launched in 2024, the UBQ Network, developed as a consortium of leading cold chain industry partners, unifies real-time monitoring, predictive freshness analytics, embedded financial tools and sustainability reporting, all on a single, open platform. Built to address pain points such as spoilage, regulatory compliance and lack of financial access, the UBQ Network delivers actionable data and automated workflows to more than 5,000 North American and 25,000 global customers. “The UBQ Network is a digital ecosystem and marketplace built to streamline operations, embed trust and drive measurable value across every cold chain touchpoint,” said Karl McDermott, chief SaaS officer for DeltaTrak. “All UBQ Network partners and customers should see this recognition as a reflection of their role in driving meaningful industry change.” DeltaTrak’s submission outlined key outcomes for cold chain stakeholders, including: The Shelf-life model was tested by in the US and UK and could accurately predict shelf-life loss due to temperature abuse. 20% of strawberry shipments showed losses and variability in freshness ranged from 13 to 17.5 days. UBQ-enabled digital cargo insurance quotes are generated in under 30 seconds, reducing claims timelines from months to weeks. Carbon emissions reporting integrated with RED enables compliance with Prop SB/253 and global sustainability frameworks. Westfalia Fruit and other partners use the platform to replace spreadsheet-based processes with automated carbon and traceability tools. “Many of today’s supply chain companies are tasked with providing the utmost in visibility. Whether it’s tracking reverse logistics, implementing financial software or upgrading sourcing solutions, collaborations and partnerships are what make supply chain projects a success. To view the full list of 2025 winners, visit: https://sdcexec.com/22938222. About DeltaTrak, Inc. DeltaTrak is a leading innovator of cold chain management solutions, real time tracking devices and data analytics for temperature sensitive and other high-value commodities. Our Cold Chain Solutions data are used by thousands of clients worldwide not just to provide visibility of domestic and international shipments, but also to provide the business intelligence foundation for product shelf life and carbon emissions calculations. Contact your DeltaTrak account manager or call DeltaTrak Sales at 800-962-6776. About Supply & Demand Chain Executive Supply & Demand Chain Executive is the only supply chain publication covering the entire global supply chain, focusing on trucking, warehousing, packaging, procurement, risk management, professional development and more. Supply & Demand Chain Executive and sister publication Food Logistics also operate SCN Summit and Women in Supply Chain Forum. Go to www.SDCExec.com to learn more. About Food Logistics Food Logistics reaches more than 26,000 supply chain executives in the global food and beverage industries, including executives in the food sector (growers, producers, manufacturers, wholesalers and grocers) and the logistics section (transportation, warehousing, distribution, software and technology) who share a mutual interest in the operations and business aspects of the global cold food supply chain. Food Logistics also operates SCN Summit and Women in Supply Chain Forum. Go to www.FoodLogistics.com to learn more. previous projects What if shelf life wasn’t a guessing game? Related Posts June 6, 2025 What if shelf life wasn’t a guessing game? June 5, 2025 A House Made of Produce? June 5, 2025 Tomato Tensions & Trade Fallout June 4, 2025 Delays, Freshness & Cold Chain Stress