Tobacco Serialisation
Zetes TPD software gives you full product traceability and visibility
For your business to manage the flow of products, meet market challenges and comply with legalisation, it’s vital you can easily identify the goods you are handling. ZetesAtlas is an identification and serialisation solution that helps you track and trace products throughout your supply chain using product serialisation, multi-level aggregation and e-pedigree registration.
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The Tobacco Products Directive (TPD) officially came into effect on 19th May 2019 and affects all organisations within the tobacco supply chain.
Operations must be fully compliant with the TPD legislation or risk facing financial and economic consequences.
All parties or economic operators who are in any way connected to the supply chain of tobacco products from the point of manufacturing up to the final delivery to the retailer must comply. These include:
- Distributors
- Wholesalers
- 3rd Party Contracted Logistics Service Providers
- Retailers
- Mobile Van Sales Operators (Direct Store Delivery)
- Merchandisers (Vending Machines)
Zetes is approved by the European Commission
as a Primary Repository provider
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The key features of our tobacco serialisation system
- Ensures Operational Equipment Efficiency (OEE).
- Provides efficient and centralised line management.
- The technology works independently.
- Creates a serialisation audit trail.
- Generates serial numbers or allocates them from an external source.
- Provides validation with a control, check and verify process.
- Establishes e-Pedigree.
A modular, scalable solution
The need for serialized product tracking may differ from one company to another.
That’s why we will always begin by evaluating your existing processes. We work with your teams to look at your requirements and then agree the appropriate level of serialisation, aggregation and de-aggregation needed. You can start small and add additional functionality later on.
Implementation considerations for tobacco manufacturers & importers
Impending changes to regulatory requirements for tobacco track & trace solutions linked to the Tobacco Product Directives in Europe will have a major impact in manufacturing and importing processes. But without a firm understanding of the implications, how can organisations best approach implementation and prevent falling behind their competitors?
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Our tobacco serialisation software manages serialisation at any logistical level including item carton, bundle, box, and pallet. It can be used on existing packaging lines or run on one of our industrial labelling systems and marking systems. All machines are designed and manufactured in-house to give you maximum uptime on your packaging line.
A foundation for full supply chain visibility
Tobacco serialisation allows you to build the parent-child relationships as goods move through the supply chain.
At each packaging stage information is collected, parent codes are assigned and data is recorded. By capturing relevant data and sharing them with relevant stakeholders within your connected supply chain, you will be able to:
- Reduce risk as you will be able to react instantly
- Control product provenance from internal and external suppliers
- Protect your supply chain from production through to point of sale
- Control distribution channels by fighting parallel and grey markets
- Manage product recalls efficiently
Our end-to-end TPD solution enables you to…
Comply with legislation
Meet current and future regulations and legislation.
Visibility and Traceability
Make sure fulfilment is controlled inbound and outbound..
Protect consumer safety
Be sure of product authenticity and manage recalls.
Reduce costs
Reduce stock levels, guarantee uptime and fight grey market.
Personalise communication
Enable customised communication and marketing.
A secure integration
ZetesAtlas manages and controls all your tobacco serialisation and aggregation processes. You will have Operational Equipment Efficiency (OEE) and total productivity of your packaging lines. The system integrates with your ERP, MES, PES and Track & Trace repository and can securely generate unique serial numbers or pull them from an external source.
Who benefits from tobacco serialisation?
Our serialisation specialists work with companies in a variety of industries:
- Vape Manufacturers:
Tracking of components to check uptime and control quality.
- Cigar Manufacturers:
Track and trace of luxury goods from raw materials to finished products in stores. This ensures authentication and controls the distribution channel.
- Cigarello Manufacturers:
Providing end-to-end unit traceability of the whole manufacturing chain
- Any other tobacco related manufacturers:
Unit level serialisation to comply with the Tobacco Products Directive
Contact our specialists to find out more about these projects or check out our reference section