Systems and methods for product tracking in an open loop supply or value chain

摘要

A tag providing apparatus that obtains product information and is arranged to configure a wirelessly queryable electronic identification tag given to a product item along with externally readable identification information, comprising: A tag providing device that embodies at least partly automated determination of at least one technical feature of the tag implementation based on product information by means of a predefined decision logic and optimizes the operation of the tag; An electronic data management system accessible via a communication network, preferably the Internet, receiving a tag read event in a plurality of activities of the associated supply or value chain and a data interface configured to send and receive data A data repository configured to store the display of digital notifications and Wherein the notification transmits the tag identification information, including an electronic data management system also monitors the life cycle of a product in a retail environment associated open loop in consideration of the supply or value chain system. A corresponding method performed by the system is presented.