June 2018
Intermediate to advanced
248 pages
6h 32m
English
Packaging is an excellent information carrier since it usually follows the packed product from the point of filling until the point of consumption. By integrating information from labelled packaging with logistics management, the track & trace capabilities in supply chains can be improved leading to enhanced logistics performance. Decision support can be developed by capturing and communicating tracking information in real time, for example with radio frequency identification (RFID) technology. Such systems can help control material flows or predict the quality and product safety of chilled food in real time. This chapter discusses track & trace capabilities of packaging through information and communication ...
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