How the EU Deforestation Regulation (EUDR) is reshaping global trade, forcing companies to map their supply chains and ensure deforestation-free sourcing by 2025.
Traceability Articles & Insights
Welcome to the Articles section of The Traceability Hub. This is where we publish our latest research, explainers, and thought pieces on all things traceability. Whether you’re a compliance officer, supply chain manager, or technology provider, here you’ll find practical knowledge to stay ahead of regulations and market trends.
FDA’s 12-Digit NDC Format: Essential Guide for Drug Supply Chain Teams
How the FDA’s transition to a standardized 12-digit National Drug Code (NDC) format is reshaping pharmaceutical labeling, traceability, and compliance across the U.S. drug supply chain.
Designing National Traceability Systems with Manufacturers at the Core: The Pharma Industry Case
Designing National Traceability Systems with manufacturers at the core: the pharma industry Case
Solving Global Tobacco Tracking: Essential Tech Behind Supply Chain Compliance
How the EU’s tobacco tracking system combines law, technology, and data analytics to fight illicit trade, protect public health, and ensure global supply chain transparency.
Production Traceability as a Competitive Advantage
How end-to-end production traceability transforms compliance into competitive advantage, driving efficiency, trust, and sustainability across global supply chains.
The Biggest Pain Points of the Fashion and Sportswear Industry Today
From ESG reporting and Digital Product Passports to fit tech and resilient supply chains, here’s how brands can tackle today’s fashion challenges and win on transparency and sustainability.
How Digital Traceability Drives Supply Chain Leadership & Visibility
Explore how digital traceability technologies—AI, IoT, Blockchain, and Cloud—are turning supply chain transparency into a strategic advantage for global competitiveness.
ASSIREVI Warns Against Rush to True-Fair Sustainability Reporting
Why Europe’s ESG reporting system needs deeper reform to balance transparency, credibility, and practical implementation.
LogIN Business: Driving Italy’s Digital Logistics Revolution
How Italy’s €157M LogIN Business initiative under the PNRR is accelerating logistics digitalization, AI-powered route optimization, and sustainable supply chain transformation across the country.
Inside Italy’s Tax Framework: A Model for European Tobacco Excise Control
How Italy’s three-year excise framework, advanced track-and-trace system, and smart fiscal strategy are shaping EU tobacco tax reform and market stability.
Real Business Value: Proven Blockchain Applications in Data Marketplaces
Real-world authentication for data marketplaces: smart contracts, IoT, and immutable ledgers powering supply chain transparency, luxury provenance, pharma cold chains, energy microgrids, automotive payments, and ESG compliance.
How Storytelling in Packaging Design Build Loyalty & Trust
Discover how storytelling in packaging design creates emotional bonds that derive loyalty.
Retail Innovation Secrets 2025: AI, AR, Sustainability & GS1 Italy Insights
Discover the latest retail innovation trends from GS1 Italy and global leaders.
RFID Asset Tracking 2025: Hidden Benefits, Security, and Predictive Insights
Discover the hidden benefits of RFID asset tracking in 2025.
GS1 2D Barcodes: Standards, GS1 DataMatrix, QR Code & Sunrise 2027
Road to Sunrise 27: GS1 2D Barcode Standards.
What You’ll Find Here
This section collects all of our published articles, guides, and reports about traceability. Content ranges from high-level industry trends to hands-on implementation advice, so you can move from understanding concepts to applying them in your organization.
Expect to find:
- Deep-dives into regulatory updates (EU, US, global).
- Case studies showing real-world traceability implementations.
- Practical how-to guides and checklists.
- Articles exploring technology innovation (AI, blockchain, IoT).
- Analyses of sustainability and circular economy initiatives.
Our articles are designed to cover the breadth of traceability and its impact across industries. Some recurring themes include:
- Regulatory compliance & standards (GS1, DPP, UDI, TPD, EUDR).
- Industry verticals: pharma, food, fashion, automotive, electronics, etc.
- Enabling technologies: serialization, blockchain, IoT, AI.
- Business outcomes: transparency, risk management, circularity.
Below you’ll find the full list of articles, updated regularly. Use this page as your starting point to dive deeper into the themes that matter most to your organization.
