Step 1: Decide where to start
When deciding where to start with traceability in your business, it’s important to consider everything you would like the traceability system to do.
- Be clear about why you are using traceability
- Talk to your business partners and supply chain customers about your traceability needs
- Make sure any systems you use are interoperable. Interoperable systems can connect with other businesses in your supply chain.
In addition, consider the role of regulation, brand building and production as outlined in the Traceability quick start guide. Focus on one or two of the 6 key drivers of traceability that are the most important to your business:
- food safety
- biosecurity
- market access
- provenance
- certifications and product attributes
- supply chain efficiency and quality.
Narrator:
Before making the decision to invest in a traceability system, it’s important to be clear about why you need one in the first place. Pick 2 key drivers of traceability that are relevant to your business.
Are they compliance issues, brand building or production?
Focus on these key drivers to determine what you’d like your system to do.
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What to consider when getting started
To help decide where to start, it’s important to consider:
- Where is your business heading?
- If you are looking to expand into new markets within the next 5-10 years, market access may be a key driver.
- Are you currently using traceability in your business?
- You may already be using traceability to track and manage stock or maintain food safety compliance.
- What two key drivers of traceability would you like to focus on, and why?
- Traceability can help businesses communicate along the supply chain. It can track the location and condition of a product on its journey or confirm a product is genuine.
Tip
Consider everything you would like the traceability system to do. Then start the process by focusing on one or two key drivers of traceability at a time. Remember:
- Be clear about why you are using traceability.
- Talk to your business partners and supply chain customers about your traceability needs.
- Make sure any systems you use are interoperable. Interoperable systems can connect with other businesses in your supply chain.