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In the logistics world, connectivity is no longer just an IT issue—it’s a business-critical foundation. Warehouses, distribution hubs and supply chain operations are under immense pressure to deliver faster, smarter and more securely. But traditional Wi-Fi struggles to keep up with these demands, leaving logistics leaders searching for a more robust solution.

This is where Mobile Private Networks (MPNs) come in, and where NearbyOne’s Beam module becomes the game-changer.

The Connectivity Challenges of Modern Warehousing

Today’s warehouses are highly complex environments, often spanning hundreds of thousands of square feet with both indoor facilities and outdoor yards. They depend on a growing ecosystem of connected technologies:

R  Autonomous Mobile Robots (AMRs) for moving inventory

R  IoT sensors tracking environmental conditions

R  Handheld scanners and tablets for inventory management

R  Security cameras monitoring every corner of the site

These systems require seamless, always-on connectivity to perform. Yet Wi-Fi, long the default choice, has critical limitations:

R  Coverage gaps: Warehouses and yards are full of dead zones where Wi-Fi signals don’t reliably reach.

R  Unreliable performance: High latency and bandwidth bottlenecks make it difficult to support real-time applications like predictive maintenance or AI-driven analytics.

R  Dropouts with mobility: As forklifts, robots and workers move across large areas, switching between access points causes disconnections.

R  High operational costs: Scaling Wi-Fi involves installing hundreds of access points and managing constant maintenance.

R  Security risks: Wi-Fi networks are inherently more vulnerable, exposing sensitive supply chain data to potential threats.

Mobile Private Networks: The Future of Logistics Connectivity

Mobile Private Networks (MPNs), built on 4G LTE and 5G technologies, provide a tailored solution for the modern warehouse:

R Consistent, site-wide coverage indoors and outdoors
R Ultra-low latency and high throughput for mission-critical applications
R Enhanced security with enterprise-grade controls
R Scalable infrastructure that grows as operations expand

But deploying and managing these networks is complex—requiring telecom operators to orchestrate SIM cards, radio assets, and 5G core functions for each enterprise customer.

This is where Beam makes the difference.

Beam: The Foundation for Mobile Private Networks

As part of the NearbyOne SaaS platform, Beam is designed to empower telecom operators to deliver tailored Mobile Private Networks to enterprise clients in logistics, manufacturing and beyond.

Beam abstracts the complexity of mobile networking, providing a single, intuitive interface to:

R  Provision and manage SIM cards for enterprise devices

R  Deploy and monitor radio assets

R  Orchestrate 5G core functions seamlessly

With Beam, operators can offer logistics enterprises flexible network configurations:

R  Dedicated private networks for maximum control and performance

R  Slices of public networks for cost-effective, hybrid connectivity

This flexibility enables logistics hubs, warehouses and port authorities to run their critical operations on secure, high-performance networks that adapt to their unique needs.

Why NearbyOne Beam module Matters for Logistics Enterprises

For logistics leaders, Beam-powered MPNs mean:

R  No more downtime: Keep AMRs, forklifts, and staff devices connected across sprawling sites.

R  Future-ready operations: Support advanced use cases like real-time inventory tracking and AI analytics.

R  Enhanced security: Protect sensitive supply chain data with robust network controls.

R  Simplified management: Operators handle the network complexity so enterprises can focus on core operations.

With Beam as the foundation, logistics companies can finally move beyond the limits of Wi-Fi and embrace the full potential of 5G-enabled operations.

Don’t let poor connectivity hold your supply chain back. Empower your customers with Mobile Private Networks managed intelligently through NearbyOne’s Beam module.