Glossar

“Track & Trace” refers to the systematic recording and tracking of goods, shipments, or modes of transportation throughout the entire supply chain. It enables a transparent overview of an item’s current status and past movements.

Track & Trace systems use identification technologies such as barcodes, RFID, or digital interfaces to automatically capture and provide shipment data. They enable companies and customers to track shipments, transport, and delivery seamlessly. In combination with ERP, WMS, and TMS systems, Track & Trace improves transparency, increases process reliability, and supports a rapid response to deviations.

Practical example:
A logistics service provider tracks an international shipment of replacement parts from the shipping warehouse to the recipient and provides the current location and all transport events digitally.

See also: Barcode, Data Capture, RFID (Radio-Frequency Identification), Shipment Tracking, Supply Chain Visibility, Transport Management System (TMS), Goods Flow, Warehouse Management System (WMS)