Many foods require to be kept at a temperature that ensures that they remain fresh and in good condition. The dairy cabinet in the local supermarket has some of the goods that need temperature control, usually this will not cause the retailer any problem, no it is the cold chain or logistics of getting the food from the factory to the supermarket that can be a cause of concern.
There are a number of ways in which a consignment can be checked to ensure that the temperature is correct, infra red thermometers will do this, but they are not necessarily accurate, the beam could be hitting a cold or hot spot on the package. Specialist DataTrack has provided a simple solution through barcode technology.
The TTI or Time Temperature Indicator uses an innovative, patented smart barcode TTI label that allows users to continuously monitor and track their products along the entire cold chain. The data is collected using the barcode reader or smart phone and transmitted to a central monitoring server using WIFI or smart phone application.
The TTI system utilizes a real-time web-based monitoring system to track and monitor the label’s information. This technology allows manufacturers, processers and receivers of temperature sensitive commodities track cumulative temperature abuse of a pallet or carton from origin to consumer. This technology is a great breakthrough and another triumph for the humble barcode, the smartphone or barcode reader and allow producers to monitor their goods so that customers receive them in the very best condition