Traceability is the ability to identify the past or current location of an item, as well as to know an
item's history.
The most well known use of traceability is locating defective or unsafe foods, pharmaceuticals or
other products, in order to remove them promptly from shelves. In some cases, being able to
quickly and easily recall an item (or a group of items) can save lives. Speedy recall also greatly
reduces the potential negative economic impact, and preserves consumers’ trust in the quality of
their favorite brands and their confidence in the systems that are designed to protect their safety.
There is however more to traceability than just recall. For example, traceability systems can
validate the presence or absence of attributes important to consumers, such as organic farming
methods, kosher foods, non-allergenic cosmetics, or sugar-free products. Traceability has become
a tool in fighting product counterfeiting and protecting brands. Recently, it has also become a
regulatory requirement in some countries in the fight against bioterrorism.
Implementing a traceability system within a supply chain requires all parties involved to
systematically link the physical flow of materials and products with the flow of information about
them. This requires a holistic view of the supply chain, which is best attained by deploying a
common business language.
While businesses recognise the value of traceability, they do not want multiple, potentially
conflicting traceability systems, and they do not want to increase costs unnecessarily. Businesses
also recognise that an individual company is only one partner in the supply chain, and that a chain
is only as strong as its weakest link. In short, businesses want a traceability system that can easily
be adopted by just about everyone in the supply
item's history.
The most well known use of traceability is locating defective or unsafe foods, pharmaceuticals or
other products, in order to remove them promptly from shelves. In some cases, being able to
quickly and easily recall an item (or a group of items) can save lives. Speedy recall also greatly
reduces the potential negative economic impact, and preserves consumers’ trust in the quality of
their favorite brands and their confidence in the systems that are designed to protect their safety.
There is however more to traceability than just recall. For example, traceability systems can
validate the presence or absence of attributes important to consumers, such as organic farming
methods, kosher foods, non-allergenic cosmetics, or sugar-free products. Traceability has become
a tool in fighting product counterfeiting and protecting brands. Recently, it has also become a
regulatory requirement in some countries in the fight against bioterrorism.
Implementing a traceability system within a supply chain requires all parties involved to
systematically link the physical flow of materials and products with the flow of information about
them. This requires a holistic view of the supply chain, which is best attained by deploying a
common business language.
While businesses recognise the value of traceability, they do not want multiple, potentially
conflicting traceability systems, and they do not want to increase costs unnecessarily. Businesses
also recognise that an individual company is only one partner in the supply chain, and that a chain
is only as strong as its weakest link. In short, businesses want a traceability system that can easily
be adopted by just about everyone in the supply
What is a traceable item?
A traceable item is a physical object where there may be a need to retrieve information about its
history, application, or location.
The level at which the traceable item is defined within a product packaging or logistical hierarchy is
dependent on the industry and degree of control required.
A traceable item is a physical object where there may be a need to retrieve information about its
history, application, or location.
The level at which the traceable item is defined within a product packaging or logistical hierarchy is
dependent on the industry and degree of control required.
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