# System monitoring

*Last updated: 2026-09-06*

> System monitoring differs from mere data collection by actively detecting deviations and identifying optimization opportunities.

System monitoring differs from mere data collection by actively detecting deviations and identifying optimization opportunities. In freight forwarding and warehouse management, it involves tracking throughput rates, downtime, error rates, and resource utilization in real time or near-real time. Typical applications include supervision of conveyor systems, monitoring of TMS outages, or early detection of bottlenecks in picking operations. The aim is to prevent stoppages and measurably improve overall supply chain performance.

**Source:** [https://www.logistik-lexikon.de/systemueberwachung/](https://www.logistik-lexikon.de/systemueberwachung/)

## Quick Facts

| Property | Value |
|---|---|
| Term | System monitoring |
| Language | EN |
| Word count | 70 |
| Last updated | 2026-09-06 |
| Source | https://www.logistik-lexikon.de/systemueberwachung/ |

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