Enhance Product Security with Track and Trace through Barcode Scanning

Introducing track and trace services through barcode scanning can significantly enhance transparency across your supply chain. CodeREADr is an ideal solution for this. For instance, by attaching transparency labels to products at the item level, manufacturers can use the CodeREADr mobile app to scan these labels during shipment. This allows for the creation of a comprehensive status record for each item. This process can be replicated at each transfer point during both shipping and receiving phases, enabling global tracking and tracing of items through barcode scanning.

Can the authentication process be fortified? Absolutely. By scanning both the transparency barcode and the item’s unique serial number barcode, CodeREADr can ensure an item’s authenticity by matching both codes at each point of transfer. This dual verification process heightens security and prevents fraudulent activities.

Is it possible to track individuals handling the goods? Yes, by assigning unique app usernames to every individual scanning items at each location, you can monitor who handles your products, adding an extra layer of security and accountability. This is possible as each scan record is tagged with the username of whomever scanned the product.

Implementing a track and trace system with CodeREADr can be straightforward. Use your existing serial number barcodes or apply new barcode labels with unique IDs to each item. Simply scan the barcode on each item and cross-reference it with a database of valid IDs. If the scanned ID matches the database, the user will see a green “Valid” screen; if not, a red “Invalid” screen appears. This system allows administrators to monitor scan records in real-time, and even record scans offline for later online access.

Can administrators access a history of scans? Yes, administrators have the ability to view a detailed, filtered scan history for each item online. For an enhanced overview, the Table Builder service by CodeREADr allows the creation of simple, clickable, and shareable tables showing the scan history of all filtered items.

To combat the ease of counterfeiting barcodes, incorporating additional security features such as holograms can significantly reduce the risk of replication. These technologies make it challenging for counterfeiters to duplicate the authenticity of your products.

Concerned about receiving counterfeit items in return shipments? Printing a high-resolution DataMatrix 2D barcode on the product’s label or discreetly on the item itself can thwart counterfeit attempts. This barcode, if small or camouflaged, may go unnoticed by counterfeiters. Additionally, using a magnifier during the scanning process can help verify the authenticity of returned items.

By adopting these advanced track and trace practices through barcode scanning, businesses can significantly enhance the security, transparency, and efficiency of their supply chain operations.