Transportation
Track and Trace
Monitoring the movement and status of shipments throughout the supply chain.
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Updated 2025-10-01
Definition
Track and trace systems provide visibility of goods in transit, enabling accurate delivery updates and proactive issue resolution.
Overview
Overview
Track and trace uses barcodes, RFID, GPS, or IoT devices to follow shipments from origin to destination.
Advantages
- Real-time shipment visibility
- Reduces lost or delayed deliveries
- Improves customer satisfaction
Example
A logistics company uses RFID tags to track pallets from the warehouse to the retailer, updating the system with each checkpoint.
Tags
#Track and Trace#Logistics#Transportation#Visibility#Supply Chain
Related Terms
Real-time Visibility Platform
Freight Forwarder
Order Management System (OMS)
