The Varcode Smart Tag™ – a new paradigm in temperature monitoring technology
We provide an easy, low-cost cold chain temperature monitoring solution for temperature sensitive products. With the Varcode Smart Tag™, it's easy to ensure product integrity and client satisfaction
How the Smart Tag™ works
- Dynamic Barcode Technology: The Smart Tag™ features a dynamic barcode, where the black and white lines change based on temperature and time due to a custom-tuned mixture that reacts and expands across the barcode.
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- Error-free Data Digitization: Scanning the Smart Tag™ digitizes data, eliminating interpretation errors.
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- No Electronics Required: The Smart Tag™ operates without RFID or electronic components.
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- Integration with Existing Systems: It enhances and integrates easily with current systems for additional ROI.
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- Customizable Temperature and Time Thresholds: Tags are customizable for a range of temperatures (-4°F to 78°F) and time durations (15 minutes to 12 hours).
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- Universal Identifier Code Compatibility: The Smart Tag™ can be formatted to fit any barcode symbology used in business, like UPC, EAN, Code 128.
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- Branding Customization: Businesses can customize the top layer of a Smart Tag with their branding
Time & Temperature Monitoring System
The Varcode Smart Solution is based on our patented dynamic barcode-based Smart Tag™. The Smart Tag Product is our simple solution and includes a temperature-sensitive Smart Tag™, scanning suite, and Smart Tag Management System (STMS™) where the data is stored.
The Varcode Smart Tag™ is a variable temperature, multi-layer barcode tag that tracks temperature changes over time.
The Varcode Scanning Suite is the link between your product and actionable information. Easily scan with a smartphone (app or web-based), handheld scanner, mobile computer to capture data through a product's journey.
The Cloud Management & Data Storage System is a fully secure, cloud-based, blockchain-enabled storage system where scanned data can be collected and analyzed.
The Smart Tag™ is Constantly Gathering Data
Knowing the condition of each of your deliveries is an important, generally overlooked, part of the delivery process. By adhering a Smart Tag™ to a temperature-sensitive product, those elusive condition details become actionable decision-making data.
Upon activation, the Smart Tag™ goes to work - gathering data alongside your product during its journey. As your product experiences temperature change, the Smart Tag™ simulates those changes and records the cumulative time outside of desired temperature range. With a simple scan, those changes are logged in our Management System along with other elements.
Get Actionable Data Curated to your Business Needs
With a simple scan of a Smart Tag™ by our mobile app, data about your product's journey begins to be curated through our Smart Data System. From the first scan to that last, each event's data is enhanced through our temperature tracking systems giving your management team better data for more effective decisions. Our extended information includes:
- Graphical track & trace – to show the journey of the product
- Local weather conditions – Temperature exposure risk understood from measuring the time from pick to pack or a prescription sitting at a front door
- Delivery notifications – Insight regarding the length of exposure between delivery and customer receipt
- Real-time alerts - At the point of scan send instant notification by text or email through our customizable alerts
Let your Cold-Chain Monitoring do the Talking
Communication is key to an effective cold chain. From real-time alerts to clear and direct in-field instructions to evolving the way you market to your D2C customers, Varcode has it covered.
- Immediate feedback to scanning app with clear instructions
- Instant accept or reject guidance with no guesswork
- Emails & text messages to concerned stakeholders if something goes wrong
- Remarket to end customer as soon as a product is opened
- Proactive customer service
Simple Analysis for More Intelligent Business Decisions
Varcode gives cold chain logistics professionals timely, actionable intelligence without the need for labor-intensive data analysis.
Access your data at any point during shipment via our online dashboard. For immediate updates, configure the system to send automated emails or SMS text messages to your team members at the point of scan.
When a shipment is in danger of falling out of a specific temperature range, your people will be alerted.
- Evaluate shipments by truck load, pallet, case or individual product
- Compliance and loading data
- Instant feedback during handoff transition points
- Improves understanding on where cold-chain breaches happen
Surpassing GPS and Expensive Data Loggers
Explore advanced solutions beyond GPS and Color Monitoring - Discover how the Smart Tag™ outperforms traditional technologies
Advantages of Our Solutions
NEXT-GEN TECHNOLOGY
No data crunching is required! With a simple scan, Varcode removes subjective errors in readings and permanently digitizes the data you need to make more intelligent decisions for your business. No need for interpretation making in-field instruction clear resulting in more time efficient operations.
ACTIONABLE DIGITIZED DATA
The low-cost price point allows Varcode to be utilized for more than testing purposes. Every pallet, case, box, vial, and delivery can be tracked providing valuable information on packaging success, food safety, pharma effectiveness, and more.
This innovative patented technology delivers measurable customer benefits beyond what incumbents provide today. Our Smart Tag™ monitors time over temperature by using technology that is more reliable and accurate than the industry standard.
COST EFFECTIVE
Enhance and extend your current operations seamlessly, Varcode requires no batteries, no new hardware or software. Integrated in to your current operations or implemented on its own.
