Track-and-Trace
Also: Sendungsverfolgung, T&T, Track & Trace, Tracking und Tracing, Sendungsmonitoring
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Track-and-Trace refers to the seamless tracking of shipments throughout the entire transport and handling process. Status events such as pickup, handling, and delivery are recorded in real time and made visible to all parties involved.
Key facts
- Track-and-Trace captures status events in real time, making shipment progress transparent for shippers, recipients, and service providers.
- Typical data sources include barcode and RFID scans, telematics, carrier portals, and IoT sensors.
- The distinction from a control tower lies in the fact that Track-and-Trace delivers status data, while a control tower uses this data for active management.
- Missing event standardization is one of the most common causes of incomplete or inconsistent tracking data.
- Track-and-Trace requirements can be embedded as measurable performance criteria in tenders and SLAs.
What is Track-and-Trace?
Track-and-Trace describes the systematic capture and presentation of status events along a supply chain – from pickup at the sender, through handling and transshipment points, to delivery at the recipient. The term consists of two components: "Tracking",
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