Hierarchical Tracking
Organize the world. Add location context to every inventory update.
The world is complex

The world is complex

Tracking without structure creates blind spots

Logistics, manufacturing, defense, and facilities operate across vast, changing spaces. People, tools, and supplies move constantly. Without a clear location structure, data becomes noisy, retrieval takes too long because things are hard to find, and work gets bottlenecked on missing items, poorly organized spaces and efficiency and throughput suffers.

Hierarchical tracking organizes your operation so every movement lands in a meaningful place — not just on a coordinate.

  • Reduce time lost searching for assets
  • Spot bottlenecks earlier with better context
  • Turn scattered updates into actionable Insights
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The location graph

People think in places, not coordinates

Coordinates are great for drawing maps, but people work with names, rooms, racks, and areas. FORMATION models locations as a hierarchy — from site to building, floor, room, rack, and shelf — and keeps the relationships between them.

This turns your Map into a structured location graph where every asset update has context and history.

  • Navigate from world view to room-level detail
  • Filter by parent locations for fast discovery
  • Keep location history tied to real places
Where do you track?

Where do you track?

Worldwide coverage across the full asset journey

Track assets worldwide across your supply chains, your customer, and cradle to grave. FORMATION connects sites, yards, vehicles, and destinations into one Map so every movement stays in context.

One tracking technology is not the answer. That is why we built Hybrid Tracking.

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  • Follow assets from supplier to customer delivery
  • Extend coverage beyond facility walls
  • Preserve chain-of-custody across the full lifecycle
Assets inside assets

Assets inside assets

Track containers, pallets, and components together

Many items move as groups. Pallets, crates, and shipping containers are tracked as one unit, while smaller components move inside them. FORMATION models these nested relationships so you always understand where something is — even if it is three levels deep.
  • Track pallets and the contents inside them
  • Support batch quantities and bulk materials
  • Preserve chain-of-custody across handoffs
Hybrid Tracking adds coverage

Hybrid Tracking adds coverage

Mix RTLS with QR Code tracking and traditional Bar code based inventory management.

Hierarchical tracking works best when every update lands in the right place. FORMATION combines RTLS inputs with QR Code scans so you can track high-value assets in real time while still covering everything else at low cost. See how the mix works in practice.
Read the Hybrid Tracking overview
  • Use RTLS where precision matters
  • Extend coverage with QR Code scans
  • Build on existing Barcode powered ERP flows.
  • Scale Asset Tracking without lock-in
RTLS with business context

RTLS with business context

Choose the right tracking stack for each area

Real-Time Location Systems (RTLS) generate location signals — hierarchical tracking turns them into meaningful operations data. If you are evaluating RTLS options, start with our RTLS primer and understand the trade-offs before investing. Compare UWB, BLE/AoA, and RFID before investing.
Read the RTLS primer
  • Match accuracy to operational value
  • Plan for infrastructure and maintenance
  • Combine RTLS with passive tracking
Insights and events

Insights and events

From movement to action

Hierarchical tracking unlocks time-based and location-based Insights. See flows through your facilities, compare areas, and detect bottlenecks. FORMATION can also trigger events when assets enter or leave a location, enabling automation across your Workspace.
  • Audit paths across your facilities
  • Detect bottlenecks by location
  • Trigger events on enter/exit

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