Comparison of different acceleration sensors for low power vibrations and shock detection in supply chain

The supply chain is a large process that is responsible for the delivery of products all around the world. Different hazards can affect the products and cause damage during product delivery, e.g. temperature, moisture, vibrations, etc. Shock and vibrations are common during transporting and handling goods in the supply chain and can cause product failures like breakage, deformation, etc. This paper analyzes the properties of several commercially available acceleration sensors for shock and vibrations detection. A Custom PCB board is developed, and sensors are tested to detect product vibrations and shock in the laboratory environment. Packages can travel long journeys before reaching the set destination. Therefore, power consumption is analyzed for the tested sensors. Presented results show that different acceleration sensors need to be used for vibrations and shock detection in the supply chain.