This article explains how EPC and TID codes work together in RFID technology to provide advanced traceability and security for products.
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
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.
GS1 2D Barcodes: Solving Today’s Product Transparency Challenges
How GS1 2D barcodes are redefining packaging, product data, and retail readiness.
Breaking Down the Global Counterfeit Cigarettes Crisis: Facts and Figures
A comprehensive analysis of the counterfeit cigarette crisis and its economic, social, and public health fallout across the globe.
Italy Textile EPR Decree Demands Major Supply Chain Changes
Italy’s new EPR rules push fashion brands to overhaul supply chains, embrace eco-design, and prepare for a circular economy by 2026.
Italian Economy Braces for Trump Tariff Shock in 2025
How Trump’s 15% tariffs threaten to wipe €30 billion from Italy’s economy, hitting fashion, wine, and luxury exports the hardest.
Strengthening Food Value Chains: A Global Framework for Trade and Sustainability
A comprehensive look at how trade, technology, and sustainability can reshape global food value chains to boost resilience, fairness, and food security.
Smart Farming Sensors: The Key to Italian Tomato Profitability
How IoT-driven precision agriculture is transforming tomato farming in Italy, saving water, cutting costs, and boosting profits.
Italian AI System Spots Fake Mozzarella, Fights Food Counterfeiting
How Nina AI helps protect Buffalo Mozzarella DOP from global food fraud through advanced packaging verification and roundtheclock digital monitoring.
New Made in Italy Rules Set Higher Bar for Fashion Brands
Why Italy’s new transparency standards could redefine fashion supply chains worldwide.
Unlock Premium Spice Markets: Simple Traceability Steps That Buyers Want
How spice exporters can secure market access and boost profits with batch-level traceability.
Pet Food Safety: Hidden Risks in Your Supply Chain Revealed
How regulatory gaps, traceability, and digital innovation are reshaping pet food safety and rebuilding consumer trust.
Why Digital Product Passports Are Your Best Defense Against False Green Claims
Exposing false green claims: how digital product passports ensure real transparency and protect against misleading sustainability messaging.
Greenwashing vs. True Sustainability: What Smart Businesses Need to Know
Avoiding the trap: how businesses can tell the difference between greenwashing and genuine sustainability initiatives.
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.
