Tive
Supply chain visibility software
Supply chain management software
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$5 per Tag
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Small
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- Transportation and logistics
- Healthcare and life sciences
- Retail and wholesale
What is Tive
Tive is a supply chain visibility platform that combines real-time shipment tracking with sensor-based monitoring for location and condition (for example, temperature and humidity). It is used by logistics, operations, and quality teams to monitor in-transit goods, manage exceptions, and document chain-of-custody for sensitive or high-value shipments. The product typically pairs reusable trackers with a cloud application for alerts, analytics, and workflow around shipment deviations.
Real-time location and condition data
Tive supports in-transit visibility using IoT trackers that capture both location and environmental conditions. This helps teams monitor cold chain and other condition-sensitive shipments without relying only on carrier milestone updates. Alerts can be configured to flag excursions or delays so teams can intervene earlier. The combination of telematics and software is a practical fit for high-value and regulated goods.
Exception management and alerting
The platform focuses on identifying and escalating shipment exceptions rather than only presenting tracking status. Users can set thresholds and notification rules for temperature, shock, humidity, and route deviations. This supports operational workflows such as triage, escalation, and documentation for claims or compliance. It aligns well with organizations that need proactive monitoring across many lanes.
Reusable tracker-based deployments
Tive’s model commonly uses reusable trackers, which can reduce per-shipment monitoring cost compared with single-use devices for recurring lanes. Reusability can also support standardized processes for packing, activation, and retrieval. For shippers with steady volumes, this approach can simplify scaling visibility across programs. It is particularly relevant where continuous monitoring is required end-to-end.
Not a full SCM suite
Tive primarily addresses shipment visibility and in-transit condition monitoring rather than end-to-end supply chain planning and execution. Organizations looking for integrated demand planning, S&OP, procurement, manufacturing, or network optimization will likely need additional systems. It typically complements, rather than replaces, broader supply chain management platforms. This can increase integration and governance requirements.
Hardware logistics and lifecycle overhead
Using reusable trackers introduces operational steps such as device provisioning, charging, retrieval, reverse logistics, and loss management. Programs may require SOPs with carriers, 3PLs, and receiving sites to ensure devices are returned and reused. These processes can add complexity compared with purely software-based visibility. Total cost depends on device utilization rates and recovery performance.
Integration and data normalization needs
To provide a complete view, many deployments still require integration with TMS, WMS, ERP, and carrier data sources for shipment context and milestones. Data mapping (shipments, orders, SKUs, lanes) and exception workflows often need configuration to match internal processes. If carrier EDI/API coverage is uneven, users may see gaps in non-instrumented shipments. Implementation effort varies with the number of systems and partners involved.
Plan & Pricing
Pricing model: Mixed — hardware unit pricing (public) + platform/enterprise pricing (contact sales)
Free tier/trial: See notes below
Example costs (official site):
- Tive Tag – Starting at $5 per Tag (official press release).
- Solo 5G, Solo Lite, Beacons, Dry Ice / Cryogenic Probes – No public unit or subscription prices listed on product pages; site directs customers to contact sales or order via the platform/order form.
Ordering / procurement notes (official site):
- Tive provides an integrated order form for trackers and accessories (order up to 5,000 units per product) accessible from the Tive platform; larger orders require contacting an account manager.
- For pricing information for trackers/platform tiers, the official support documentation instructs users to reach out to sales (sales@tive.com).
Discounts / enterprise pricing: Not published on the public website; site indicates customers should contact sales for quotes and larger orders.
Seller details
Tive, Inc.
Boston, Massachusetts, United States
2015
Private
https://tive.com/
https://x.com/tiveinc
https://www.linkedin.com/company/tiveinc/
