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We all know that the advances in wireless networking, barcoding, and RF data collection allow mobile computing efficiency. But what if your warehouse is a cold storage area, or your workers need to wear protective gear to work in a cold environment? Such conditions provide challenges to computer equipment that prevent you from realizing the […]

The GS1 Healthcare group has put into place a supply chain model for the pharmaceutical industry as part of its 2015 Readiness program. The model uses a standard serialized track-and-trace system, known as an electronic pedigree (e-pedigree). The e-pedigree tracks movements of pharmaceutical products throughout the supply chain. In 2006, the U.S. Food and Drug […]

Freezer labels face a variety of challenges; they must adhere to different packaging materials, withstand extreme temperatures, and remain readable throughout the package’s life. The cold air, frost, and moisture in a freezer environment can make labeling your frozen food products difficult. In addition to the environment, also consider when the label will be applied […]

The Produce Traceability Initiative (PTI) is as industry-wide standards program aimed at developing chain-wide electronic traceability using a standardized system of case barcoding for all produce sold in the U.S. Such a system would enable standardized marking and identification of each case of produce, efficient data collection by buyers and handlers, and electronic storage of that […]