ePod has been unveiled by Zetes at the recent Logistics Link South, an electronic proof of delivery solution, which combines smartcard technology, RFID and barcode scanning.

The solution helps to reduce claims and prevent delivery mistakes. The system, which is wall mounted, is designed to enable error free traceability between production centres and warehouses, warehouses and retail outlets and during the movement of goods between locations such as stores, pharmacies and hospitals. ePOD features software based on a touch screen interface and requires no interaction with existing systems.

During shipping, information of what needs to be delivered and where, is stored on a smart card. At the point of delivery containers labelled with RFID tags or barcodes are passed in front of the RFID reader of the ePOD terminal and checked. Physical proof of delivery is stored on the smart card and sent via SMS to relevant stakeholders. Data is also loaded to a repository, enabling data verification, image verification and reporting.

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