METHOD AND SYSTEM FOR TRACKING SHIPPED UNITS DURING MOVEMENT OF GOODS WITHIN SUPPLY CHAIN CHANNELS

摘要

A method, system and device are provided that collect and provide information related to goods in transit, as made available for purchase and/or after purchase. The goods may be or include consumer products, commodities, equipment, food, food products, agricultural supplies and agricultural products. A label may include a bar code, a quick response code, an RFID chip and/or a radio frequency or photonic communications device.

主权项

1. A method for tracking movement of goods in transit, comprising:
a. providing an electronic device (“device”) comprising
i. a wireless bi-directional communications interface (“interface”);ii. a logic unit bi-directionally communicatively coupled with the interface; andiii. a memory bi-directionally communicatively coupled with the interface and the logic unit; b. storing a unit identifier in the memory; c. associating the unit identifier with a specific shipment unit of goods (“shipment unit”): d. associating the unit identifier with a network address; e. transporting the device and the shipment unit to a first location within a supply chain channel; f. detecting the device at the first location; and g. communicating the detection of the device in an electronic message addressed to the network address.