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Track and Trace
Monitoring the movement and status of shipments throughout the supply chain.
Definition
Track and trace systems provide visibility of goods in transit, enabling accurate delivery updates and proactive issue resolution.
Overview
Track and trace uses barcodes, RFID, GPS, or IoT devices to follow shipments from origin to destination.
Role
Monitoring the movement and status of shipments throughout the supply chain.
Focus
Track and trace uses barcodes, RFID, GPS, or IoT devices to follow shipments from origin to destination.
Example
A logistics company uses RFID tags to track pallets from the warehouse to the retailer, updating the system with each checkpoint.
FAQs
Q: Can you give an example of Track and Trace?
A: A logistics company uses RFID tags to track pallets from the warehouse to the retailer, updating the system with each checkpoint.