The FDA is seeking the expanded Use of Track-and-Trace Technologies to increase global Supply Chain Security. Working to facilitate the adoption of track-and-trace technologies the FDA wants to identify and track a product along the product life-cycle and facilitate the timely recovery of violative products, reduce the opportunity for harm and secure the integrity of the supply chain. The use of advanced track-and-trace technologies will give FDA the ability to connect the dots and link important life-cycle information back to the point-of-origin.

Globalisation of supply chains is leading more and more companies to discover that their businesses are ripe for fraud and theft. The expansive and complicated nature of global supplier networks, volatile ebbs and flows in demand mean 21st century companies face a significant lack of control. The more complex the supply chain, the greater the risks because theft and fraud thrive on complexity. In addition, because supply chains are global, individuals seeking to commit theft and fraud can operate in locations where they feel safest. (more…)

As prices for Bordeaux wine reach ever more astonishing levels, chateaux owners are finally tackling the tricky, and long ignored, issue of shipping and transport conditions by testing new temperature tracking solutions. Fine wine can often be shipped in worse conditions than ice cream or lettuce. Extreme heat, extreme cold, and fluctuations of temperature are all problems for wine, but heat is often the hardest to spot. A frozen bottle might have its cork pushed out, show residue in the bottle, or simply be broken. (more…)

Big pharmaceutical companies are driving healthcare logistics toward increasing globalisation and simplification as they seek economies of scale. Alongside this is the requirement for increasing delivery specialisation to handle a growing number of specialist products with specific handling and transport requirements. The biotechnology products being developed by pharmaceutical companies and specialised biotech firms are higher-value, lower volume but most importantly for logistics and transport companies, higher maintenance. (more…)

A wide number of environmental variables exist in the supply chain that can affect the integrity and quality of pharmaceuticals, engineered materials, produce, volatile raw materials, and foods / beverages. The risk of product damage is real and the stakes are high. Whether your industry is pharmaceutical, healthcare, food, beverage, specialized material, or logistics providers to these industries, the loss of a single shipment can range from tens of thousands to hundreds of thousands of pounds. (more…)

The recently published 2008 Vehicle Tracking Survey has found that almost one third of UK fleets are using tracking within their vehicle operations. The results, conducted amongst 150 fleet decision makers and influencers also found that 75% of companies using a tracking system are achieving value from the technology. (more…)

Traceall’s state of the art high strength GPS devices plus easy to use internet based reporting systems permit real time and tracking and the collection of a host of valuable information. GPS tracking is now one of today’s most popular technological devices. Here are 10 great GPS tracking applications: (more…)

Top Bordeaux chateaux are looking at continuous wine temperature tracking through the distribution and storage chain. (more…)

One of the most crucial aspect of the Traceall GPS vehicle tracking system is the panic button, which people can use in any emergency. (more…)

Strengthening supply chain security for drinks products to eliminate theft from organized crime and shrinkage is critical for manufacturers. Sales are often lost due to the short sales window and customer supplier relationships are damaged. (more…)