Do you check to ensure the product you are purchasing does not have an expired “best by” or “use by” date before you purchase it? You may assume that the products you purchase are fresh, and leave the responsibility to the grocer. However, wouldn’t it be nice to have an alert before you paid for …
Standard Changes for Barcodes in the Food Industry Read More »
Let me begin by sharing how cold environments could effect technology. Think about it; materials like plastic on keyboards or rubber gaskets can become brittle, liquid crystal displays can freeze, touch screens can malfunction as ice develops between the screen and the front bezel. In addition, connectors may shrink and loosen and mounting brackets on …
From E. Coli outbreaks to healthy eating initiatives, I’ve noticed that the food industry has been in the news quite a bit over the past couple years. In fact, the Food Safety Modernization Act was just signed into law this past January to ensure the safety of the US food supply chain by shifting the focus of the FDA from …
2011 FDA Law Changes “Track and Trace” Practices Read More »
Traceability solutions, or track and trace solutions, allow businesses to document data about the physical movement of parts and products, both internally and throughout the supply chain. As each piece, large or small, progresses through the manufacturing and shipment process, traceability solutions use barcoding or RFID technology to identify and “follow” them every step of the way.