How end-to-end production traceability transforms compliance into competitive advantage, driving efficiency, trust, and sustainability across global supply chains.
General Insights on Traceability
This section of The Traceability Hub brings together general insights, thought leadership, and introductory perspectives on traceability. It is designed for readers who are looking for a broad understanding of the field before diving into specialized topics. Read More
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.
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 2027: GS1 2D barcode standards.
The Surprising Truth About RFID Technology in Product Tracking & Supply Chain Management
Discover how RFID technology and the Electronic Product Code (EPC) transform product tracking, inventory management, and supply chain visibility.
Gamification in Business: Digital Engagement and Customer Loyalty Programs
Unlock customer engagement and loyalty with gamification strategies that use points, badges, challenges, and personalized rewards.
The Beginner’s Guide to Reading QR Codes on Food Labels & Packages
Decode your food with our beginner's guide on QR codes on food labels and packages.
Breaking Down EPC Codes: From Basic Tracking to Advanced Security
This article explains how EPC and TID codes work together in RFID technology to provide advanced traceability and security for products.
SmartFacts® Digital Labels: Creating Supply Chain Visibility That Works
SmartFacts® brings real-time transparency to FMCG packaging, giving consumers instant access to live product details while helping brands build trust and streamline supply chains.
Connected Packaging Solutions: Bridging Physical Products with Digital Experiences
Connected packaging transforms everyday products into interactive experiences, linking consumers and brands through QR codes, NFC, sensors, and digital watermarking.
What You’ll Find Here
Traceability spans many industries and technologies, and here we collect content that helps explain the foundational principles and big-picture trends shaping the space. These articles are useful if you want to:
- Understand the role of traceability in modern supply chains.
- Explore how transparency and compliance are evolving globally.
- See how new regulations and technologies are influencing multiple sectors.
In this section, you will find:
- Introductory explainers on core traceability concepts.
- Trend analyses and market outlooks.
- Thought leadership pieces that provide broader context.
- Links to deeper guides and case studies across industries.
