// ROBOTICS AND SMART FACTORIES TERM
Tracking
The process of monitoring the current location and status of goods or shipments as they move through the supply chain.
TECHNICAL DEFINITION
Tracking refers to the real-time monitoring and reporting of the physical location, status, and progress of goods, shipments, or assets within the supply chain, often utilizing technologies like GPS, RFID, or barcode scanning to provide visibility and ensure timely delivery.
BACKGROUND
The Fourth Industrial Revolution, also known as 4IR, Industry 4.0 or the Intelligence Age, is a neologism describing rapid technological advancement in the 21st century. It follows the Third Industrial Revolution. The term was popularized in 2016 by Klaus Schwab, the World Economic Forum founder and former executive chairman, who asserts that these developments represent a significant shift in industrial capitalism.
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- Monitoring
- Shipment Tracking
- Location Tracking
- Progress Monitoring
USAGE NOTE
Customers often use tracking numbers to follow their packages online.
DEVELOPERS
Organizations developing technology related to Tracking.
Provides enterprise asset intelligence solutions, including RFID, barcode scanning, mobile computing, and real-time location systems (RTLS) for tracking assets, inventory, and workers in manufacturing and supply chain operations.
Offers industrial automation and control solutions, including sensors, scanning devices, and software platforms for asset tracking, worker safety, and operational efficiency in manufacturing.
A global technology powerhouse providing industrial automation, digitalization solutions, and software for manufacturing operations, including digital twin technology, MES, and supply chain visibility with advanced tracking capabilities.
A leading enterprise software vendor offering solutions like SAP SCM and SAP MES, which provide comprehensive tracking and tracing capabilities for materials, products, and processes throughout the manufacturing lifecycle and supply chain.
Specializes in industrial automation and information solutions, including control systems, manufacturing execution systems (MES), and analytics software that enable real-time tracking of production, assets, and quality in smart factories.
Develops and provides highly accurate real-time location systems (RTLS) using ultra-wideband (UWB) technology to track assets, tools, and people in complex manufacturing environments for improved efficiency, quality, and safety.
A global materials science and manufacturing company specializing in RFID inlays and tags, providing crucial components for item-level tracking and supply chain visibility across various industries, including manufacturing.
A leading supplier of drive and control technologies, offering solutions for connected manufacturing, including IoT sensors, intelligent logistics, and assembly systems that enable tracking of materials, tools, and processes.