Traceability in the food-sector: the state of the art in a North Eastern Italian region

Abstract

Product tracking and traceability are two key elements in supply chain management. In the sector of fruit and vegetables destined for fresh consumption, the management of product and information flows is particularly complex due to the high perishability of the product. Through a qualitative empirical analysis, this study evaluates the recourse to information and communication technology in the implementation of traceability, and highlights three main issues: product, organization and technology.