--- title: "\"Smart Cap\" transforms analog containers into digitally trackable assets" description: Packwise and RIKUTEC launch a partnership to bring smart tracking solutions to the U.S. market, revolutionizing supply chain management. Learn more! image: https://blog.packwise.de/hubfs/Riktuec-Produktrendering-2023-IBC-UC-1000-Packwise-Close-Up-V3-1.png --- # "Smart Cap" transforms analog containers into digitally trackable assets ![Sarah Alexander](https://blog.packwise.de/hubfs/Sarah%20Alexander_GW_rund-1.png) ##### By [Sarah Alexander](https://blog.packwise.de/en/author/sarah-alexander) on 12 July 2023 | 5 min read ![Sarah Alexander](https://blog.packwise.de/hubfs/Sarah%20Alexander_GW_rund-1.png) ##### By [Sarah Alexander](https://blog.packwise.de/en/author/sarah-alexander) on 12 July 2023 | 5 min read ![](https://blog.packwise.de/hubfs/Riktuec-Produktrendering-2023-IBC-UC-1000-Packwise-Close-Up-V3-1.png) **Packwise and RIKUTEC Partner to Digitally Transform Supply Chain Management** A simple yet powerful solution is changing the landscape of **supply chain management**—transforming **physical containers** into **digitally trackable assets**. With this innovation, companies can now integrate **smart tracking technology** seamlessly into their logistics operations, enhancing visibility, efficiency, and sustainability. ### A Strategic Partnership for Digital Transformation Building on a successful collaboration that began last year, **RIKUTEC Group**, headquartered in **Bad Honnef, Germany**, and **Packwise GmbH**, based in **Dresden, Germany**, have officially launched a **distribution partnership** to drive the **digitalization of supply chains in the United States**. By combining **RIKUTEC’s expertise in high-quality container solutions** with **Packwise’s IoT-driven tracking technology**, this partnership offers a **game-changing solution** for businesses looking to optimize their logistics and asset management. ### The Packwise Smart Cap: A Plug-and-Play Digital Tracking Solution At the heart of this transformation is the **Packwise Smart Cap**, a **plug-and-play tracking module** that enables analog containers to become **digitally traceable**. With advanced **IoT technology**, users can monitor critical **real-time data**, including: ✔ **Fill level** – Prevent supply shortages and optimize replenishment cycles. ✔ **Temperature** – Ensure product integrity in sensitive chemical logistics. ✔ **Location tracking** – Gain full supply chain visibility from production to delivery. ✔ **Movement monitoring** – Detect unauthorized container handling or potential risks. ### Expanding to the North American Market As part of the agreement, **RIKUTEC America** will take the lead in **customer support** for the **North American market**, offering the **Packwise Smart Cap** as a **next-generation digital tracking module**. This partnership will be showcased at the **Specialty and Agro Chemicals America** trade show in **Savannah, Georgia, in June 2023**. ### Leaders in Innovation Share Their Vision 📢 **Andreas Amberg, President of RIKUTEC America:** *“We are very excited about our partnership with Packwise. This collaboration allows us to offer our customers a revolutionary digital tracking solution to monitor the condition and safety of their packaging in real-time. The digitalization of packaging opens up new possibilities for future-oriented supply chains and improved product safety.”* 📢 **Leopold Meindl, Head of Business Development at Packwise:** *“Globally, there is a high demand from chemical companies to manage container logistics more efficiently and sustainably. RIKUTEC, with its high-quality, long-lasting containers, is the perfect partner for us. We are thrilled to enter the American market together with RIKUTEC and provide customers with comprehensive supply chain visibility and automation.”* ### A New Era of Digital Supply Chain Management The collaboration between **Packwise and RIKUTEC** represents a significant step toward the **digital future of industrial logistics**. By leveraging **smart tracking technology**, businesses can improve efficiency, **reduce waste**, and **enhance sustainability** in their supply chain operations. 🚀 **Ready to transform your supply chain? Learn more about how Packwise and RIKUTEC are driving digital innovation!**   [www.rikutec.com/packwise/](https://www.rikutec.com/uncategorized/rikutec-group-becomes-official-us-distributor-for-packwise/) ![Riktuec-Produktrendering-2023-IBC-UC-1000-Packwise-V2 (1)-1](https://blog.packwise.de/hs-fs/hubfs/Riktuec-Produktrendering-2023-IBC-UC-1000-Packwise-V2%20(1)-1.png?width=444&height=479&name=Riktuec-Produktrendering-2023-IBC-UC-1000-Packwise-V2%20(1)-1.png)    [Company](https://blog.packwise.de/en/tag/company) [Press](https://blog.packwise.de/en/tag/press) ## Related Articles #### PPWR: IBC Tracking, Traceability & Reuse Compliance – What Chemical & Logistics Companies Need to Know Now From August 2026, the PPWR (EU 2025/40) applies — and with it, new obligations for anyone operating industrial transport packaging. 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