eTrace project reveals the future of electronic traceability
Oslo, 20. January 2010- TraceTracker, a leader in product traceability, is providing a new generation of electronic systems in an ERA-net project called eTrace. Simply put, eTrace aims to improve food safety by automating the data capture from internal IT systems and sensors. The project focuses on sharing product data between supply chain partners using an industry standard called EPC Information Services Standard (EPCIS ).
“TraceTracker was nominated for eTrace because they have been a pioneer of EPCIS traceability solutions. Their current EPCIS solution and surrounding infrastructure contains discovery services and applications that will play a vital role in the project, “ explained Dr. Carl-Fredrik Sørensen, the project coordinator from SINTEF Fisheries and Aquaculture.
“It is an honor to be chosen for the eTrace project,” explained Geir Myrold, Head of the Nordic Region for TraceTracker. “EPCIS systems are the way of the future for traceability software because the standard enables supply chain players to simplify product documentation between the field and retail shelf. The EPCIS systems developed and tested by the project, are intended to improve data mining, optimize production and logistics processes, including identifying contamination in the case of food scares.”
The EPCIS has wide-spread use and is supported by the GS1. "GS1 Norway promotes EPCIS as a universal standard for the exchange of EPC data across organizational and industry boundaries. And, we are pleased to hear that TraceTracker and the eTrace project are using EPCIS for food traceability." said Sigmund Berle Jensen, CEO GS1 Norway.
SINTEF Fisheries and aquaculture (Norway), is the coordinator of the eTrace project and has sub-contracted to TraceTracker to fulfill specific project needs. Other subcontractors include ROI4U (Sweden) and Matis (Iceland). Besides eTrace, TraceTracker has been chosen for a range of other food traceability initiatives. The company is contracted to provide traceability technology and expertise for eSporing, a traceability system for entire country of Norway and the Bunn-til-Munn project which focuses on sustainable long-line fishing. In addition, TraceTracker has contributed to “Smart VareFlyt”, which develops “smart” labels using RFID technology.
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