Did I mention before that I’m not a Windows Mobile fan? Ever since I escaped from WM phones to join the Apple Fanboy Club, I’ve always hated having to go back to WM for industrial applications. The good news is that with the rise of web based applications and the need for something other than […]
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Printing PTI Case Labels
When you look at the suggested Produce Traceability Initiative (PTI) case label it looks very simple. Heck, it only consists of a GS1 128 barcode and some text – anyone should be able to print it. The problem, as Linda pointed out in her article the other day is that pesky VoiceCode that is printed […]
True: FDA Does Have A Sense of Humor
Most of you are familiar with what a nutrition label looks like. How many know just what all that information means for you? The FDA.gov is a great place to go to learn more. Why? You’ll find easy-to-understand articles, videos and posts that will help you better understand what is on that nutrition label and […]
Final PTI Milestone Hits Snag
The Produce Traceability Initiative (PTI) has just about reached its goal of whole-chain traceability for produce in 2012, but implementing the final milestone has stalled. The final milestone specifies that each subsequent handler of a case of produce will have the systems and capability to read and store the GTIN and lot number from each […]
Keeping it Real: Barcodes and Holograms
Does your organization have to deal with the threat of having your products being counterfeited? What plans do you have in place to prevent this, or at least make it more difficult? A while ago I wrote about how giving products a digital voice can give the item the ability to share information with us. […]