| Summary: Lowry Solutions launched Sonaria™, a hybrid cloud and on-premise IoT and blockchain platform for real-time supply chain traceability, asset tracking, and manufacturing optimization. It integrates RFID, sensors, and analytics to improve operational efficiency, automate workflows, and provide end-to-end visibility across industrial and logistics operations. |
Brighton, MI – April 9, 2018 – Lowry Solutions, a world-class Industrial Internet of Things (IoT) and Industry 4.0 solutions provider, announced the launch today of their own brand of software as a service, Sonaria™.
Lowry’s new offering, Sonaria, is a hybrid cloud and on-premise IoT platform providing Industry 4.0 capabilities for end-to-end supply chain traceability, manufacturing execution, work-in-process tracking, packaging automation, inventory management, and asset tracking.
Mike Lowry President & CEO, Lowry Solutions “Sonaria can accept input from nearly any device or data source for real-time process automation, error-proofing, and optimization. In addition to orchestrating improved operations, Sonaria provides analytics and dashboards allowing managers to gain insights for further improvement.” “The result is the ability to manage a company’s value chain more quickly and more effectively than was ever possible before, combined with the flexibility to scale and reconfigure operations with ease. We are beyond excited to introduce this technology to the ever-evolving marketplace.” |
Sonaria incorporates the Internet of Things (IoT) and blockchain technology as key elements. Both technologies are receiving considerable attention and are expected to fundamentally change the world.
Currently, over 78% of the world’s products have no way to identify themselves. This is where Automatic Identification and Data Capture (AIDC) technologies such as RFID, sensors, barcodes, PLCs, and machine vision offer tremendous promise.
Using these technologies, IoT can track and manage important assets and resources across the value chain, while blockchain can process transactions and smart contracts, providing permissioned transparency and trust across organizational boundaries.
With more than 44 years of experience implementing AIDC hardware, software, and solutions, Lowry Solutions is uniquely positioned to help organizations leverage RFID, IoT, and blockchain technologies together.
Key Software Features
Real-Time Asset Tracking
Track equipment, inventory, pallets, containers, and other assets throughout your facilities using RFID, barcode scanning, GPS, and IoT-enabled devices.
Key capabilities include:
- Live asset visibility
- Equipment location tracking
- Returnable asset management
- Automated status updates
- Reduced search time
End-to-End Supply Chain Traceability
Sonaria creates a digital history of every movement throughout the supply chain.
Organizations can monitor products from:
- Raw material receiving
- Production
- Work-in-process
- Packaging
- Warehousing
- Shipping
- Delivery
This improves quality control, recalls, compliance, and customer confidence.
Manufacturing Execution and Work-in-Process Tracking
Manufacturers can monitor production activities in real time.
Track:
- Work orders
- Material movement
- Production progress
- Equipment utilization
- Operator activity
- Production bottlenecks
Having continuous visibility helps reduce downtime and improve operational efficiency.
Inventory Management
Manual inventory processes consume valuable time and often introduce costly errors.
Sonaria automates inventory tracking through RFID and barcode technologies, allowing businesses to:
- Improve inventory accuracy
- Reduce manual counting
- Track inventory movement
- Automate stock updates
- Improve warehouse visibility
Packaging Automation
Packaging verification becomes more accurate through automated validation and data collection.
Organizations can verify products before shipment while reducing human error and improving order accuracy.
Workflow Automation
Rather than relying on manual processes, Sonaria automates routine operational workflows.
Examples include:
- Automatic alerts
- Event notifications
- Exception handling
- Equipment monitoring
- Process validation
- Quality checkpoints
Automation reduces repetitive work while helping teams respond faster to operational events.
Analytics and Operational Dashboards
Operational data becomes significantly more valuable when it’s easy to understand.
Sonaria includes dashboards and reporting tools that help managers monitor:
- Production performance
- Inventory levels
- Asset utilization
- Operational efficiency
- Supply chain activity
These insights support faster, data-driven decision-making.
Sonaria™ Integrations
One of Sonaria’s key advantages is its ability to connect with a wide range of industrial hardware, enterprise software, and data sources. Rather than replacing your existing technology stack, Sonaria integrates with current systems to create a unified view of operations and improve real-time decision-making.
Whether you’re managing manufacturing workflows, warehouse operations, or supply chain logistics, Sonaria helps ensure seamless data flow across connected devices and business applications.
Supported Integrations
Integration | Purpose |
ERP Systems | Synchronize inventory, production, purchasing, and business data with enterprise resource planning platforms. |
Warehouse Management Systems (WMS) | Improve warehouse visibility, inventory accuracy, and fulfillment operations. |
Manufacturing Execution Systems (MES) | Monitor production activities, work orders, and work-in-process in real time. |
RFID Readers & Antennas | Capture real-time asset and inventory data automatically without manual scanning. |
Barcode Scanners & Mobile Computers | Enable fast and accurate data collection throughout warehouses and manufacturing facilities. |
Programmable Logic Controllers (PLCs) | Connect directly with production equipment to monitor machine status and automate workflows. |
IoT Sensors | Collect environmental and operational data such as temperature, humidity, vibration, and equipment performance. |
Machine Vision Systems | Support automated inspection, product verification, and quality control processes. |
Industrial Databases | Centralize operational data for reporting, analytics, and historical recordkeeping. |
Cloud Platforms | Support secure remote access, centralized management, and scalable deployment options. |
Flexible Data Connectivity
Sonaria is designed to accept data from nearly any device or data source, making it easier for organizations to build connected operations without replacing existing infrastructure. By integrating RFID, barcode technology, IoT devices, sensors, PLCs, and enterprise software, Sonaria delivers end-to-end visibility across the entire supply chain.
This flexible approach allows businesses to automate workflows, improve operational efficiency, reduce manual data entry, and gain actionable insights through a single software platform.
Common Industry Use Cases
Manufacturing
Improve production visibility by tracking materials, work-in-process inventory, and finished goods throughout the manufacturing lifecycle.
Warehousing
Automate receiving, inventory counting, picking, shipping, and warehouse asset management.
Logistics
Gain greater shipment visibility while improving tracking accuracy across transportation networks.
Asset Management
Monitor:
- Returnable containers
- Production tools
- Mobile equipment
- High-value assets
- Fleet resources
- IT equipment
Sonaria Compared to Traditional Tracking Systems
Sonaria | Traditional Systems |
Real-time tracking | Periodic updates |
RFID + barcode support | Barcode only |
Workflow automation | Manual processes |
IoT integration | Limited connectivity |
Interactive dashboards | Static reports |
Cloud or on-premise deployment | Often fixed deployment |
Scalable architecture | Limited scalability |
Blockchain-ready | No blockchain capabilities |
Industries That Benefit from Sonaria
Sonaria supports organizations across numerous industries, including:
- Manufacturing
- Automotive
- Aerospace
- Food processing
- Warehousing
- Distribution
- Logistics
- Healthcare
- Government
- Retail
Product Launch Announcement
Lowry Solutions officially introduced Sonaria™ on April 9, 2018, showcasing the platform at RFID Journal LIVE! in Orlando, Florida.
At launch, President and CEO Mike Lowry highlighted Sonaria’s ability to accept input from nearly any connected device or data source, enabling real-time process automation, error-proofing, analytics, and operational optimization to help organizations improve efficiency across their value chains.
The launch also showcased Sonaria’s integration of Internet of Things (IoT) and blockchain technologies to enhance supply chain traceability, transparency, and operational efficiency across manufacturing and logistics environments.
Why Organizations Choose Sonaria
Businesses implementing digital transformation initiatives require more than individual hardware components. They need a software platform capable of connecting devices, collecting operational data, automating workflows, and presenting actionable insights in real time.
By combining RFID, barcode technology, industrial IoT, analytics, and flexible deployment options, Sonaria helps organizations improve visibility, streamline operations, and support smarter decision-making across the entire value chain.
Conclusion
Sonaria combines RFID, barcode technology, IoT connectivity, analytics, and blockchain-enabled capabilities to help organizations gain greater visibility across their operations. From real-time asset tracking and inventory management to supply chain traceability and workflow automation, the platform provides the tools businesses need to improve efficiency, reduce errors, and support digital transformation initiatives.
With flexible deployment options, broad integration capabilities, and support for a wide range of industries, Sonaria continues to help organizations build smarter, more connected operations.
Knowledge of software integration with a broad range of devices, protocols, and other software makes them uniquely positioned to leverage the intersection of these trends, including the growing role of RFID technology.
Lowry Solutions is unveiling Sonaria this week at the industry tradeshow, RFID Journal Live, in Orlando, Florida, at booth number 807. They will be providing live demos, registering attendees for their Sonaria-based webinar, and giving two presentations on Tuesday, April 10th, by each Lowry Chief Technology Officer, Joe Leone, and Sonaria Product Manager, Chris Pritchard. Following the tradeshow, Lowry Solutions will host a webinar, Software for the IIoT Era- Making IIoT into Blockchain, on April 25, 2018, at 2 pm EDT.
About Lowry Solutions: Lowry Solutions is a global systems integrator of complete IoT, Blockchain, RFID and barcode solutions for supply chain applications. As the industry leader for over four decades, Lowry has been implementing real-time asset visibility solutions that simplify traceability and improve business outcomes. The company continues to evolve alongside its customers to provide the most complete and modern data collection solutions available. For more information, please visit lowrysolutions.com or call +1 888-881-2477.
About Sonaria: Sonaria™ is a complete supply chain solution as a service that is built on the Internet of Things and blockchain that will find, monitor, and control fixed and mobile assets, from anywhere in the world, and is the next generation of enterprise-level track and trace technology for today’s leading global manufacturers and suppliers. Sonaria is a robust, flexible, and intuitive solution that can track and manage virtually any element in an operation’s value chain. Only Sonaria brings together AIDC technologies, IoT and blockchain technologies seamlessly to deliver true business transformation. For more information, please visit Sonaria.com or call +1 877-256-9962.
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Copyright ©2018. Lowry Holding, LLC. Sonaria is a registered trademark of Lowry Holdings, LLC. All rights reserved.
Frequently Asked Questions
Sonaria is an IoT and blockchain-based platform that enables real-time tracking, automation, and management of supply chains, manufacturing processes, and assets.
It integrates IoT, blockchain, RFID, sensors, barcode systems, machine vision, and industrial data sources for end-to-end visibility and automation.
It helps improve supply chain traceability, reduce errors, optimize manufacturing workflows, manage inventory, and track assets in real time.
By providing real-time dashboards, analytics, and automation tools, it enables better decision-making, process optimization, and operational efficiency.
Sonaria was introduced at the RFID Journal Live conference in Orlando, Florida, where Lowry Solutions demonstrated its capabilities and use cases.
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