TECHNOLOGIES
PRODUCT SERIALIZATION WITH SECURE
QR-CODES
TECHNOLOGIES
QR CODES AND SERIALIZATION IN PRODUCT SECURITY
WHAT IS PRODUCT SERIALIZATION?
Product serialization is the process of assigning a unique identity to every individual product unit.
Unlike batch coding, serialization allows each item to be identified, authenticated and tracked independently throughout its lifecycle.
Without serialization, all products within a batch appear identical.
Serialization enables:
- authentication
- traceability
- recall management
- anti-counterfeiting
- supply chain visibility
A Unique Product Identity (UID) is a non-repeating identifier assigned to a specific product.
The UID acts as the digital identity of the product and can be linked to production, logistics and authentication data.
Serialization is the process, while the QR code is merely the carrier.
A serialized product can use:
- QR codes
- DataMatrix codes
- NFC tags
- RFID tags
to store or access its identity.
No. Standard QR codes can easily be copied. Security depends on:
- uniqueness
- unpredictability
- cryptographic protection
- backend verification
Secure QR codes should be:
- unique
- non-ambiguous
- unpredictable
- cryptographically protected
These characteristics prevent attackers from generating valid product identities.
Counterfeiters often mix fake products with genuine products.
Serialization makes every unit individually identifiable and therefore significantly harder to replace or replicate.
Each product receives a unique identity. When the QR code is scanned the identity is validated, authenticity is checked, and scan information is recorded. This creates both authentication and traceability.
Product scans generate data that can reveal fraud and supply chain anomalies. Every product scan creates a data point and these scan events can reveal:
- suspicious scan locations
- duplicate products
- gray market activity
- distribution anomalies
QR codes and other 2D-codes play a significant role in product security by providing a convenient and accessible method for verifying the authenticity of products. They can be easily scanned by consumers using smartphones, leading to a secure website or database that confirms the product’s authenticity. This simple action helps prevent the sale of counterfeit goods by offering immediate access to product information, such as origin, manufacturing details, and unique identifiers.
Additionally, QR codes can be integrated with traceability systems to track products throughout the supply chain. This ensures that any discrepancies or unauthorized alterations can be quickly identified, enhancing the security of the entire distribution process. By enabling real-time data access and verification, QR codes not only protect consumers but also help companies maintain control over their products and protect their brand reputation.
Securikett QR-Codes on Securikett tamper-evident labels with VOID-effect are suitable for a variety of package sizes. This flexibility ensures they can adapt to different packaging needs.
IT'S SO EASY TO IDENTIFY THE ORIGINAL
BENEFIT THROUGH PRODUCT SERIALIZATION
Counterfeiters introduce fake products into circulation by mixing them with originals. Moreover, resellers might distribute these products to unauthorized dealers or markets. Additionally, returning counterfeit goods constitutes another widely used scheme for converting fakes into cash. Consequently, in certain fields and industries, traceability (track & trace) often becomes a legal requirement.
LET'S PROTECT YOUR PRECIOUS GOODS WITH HELP OF PRODUCT SERIALIZATION
Securikett’s digital product serialization and traceability services empower you to swiftly address these challenges. Our solutions include:
- Unique product identification
- Continuous traceability
- Enhancing supply chain transparency, analyzing the flow of goods — including managing distributed stocks
- Identifying and reducing gray trade and parallel trading activities
- Implementing GEO tracking
- Localizing and identifying lost or stolen goods
These measures not only enhance operational efficiency but also bolster security and accountability across your supply chain.
THE SECURIKETT ENCODING SOLUTIONS
WE MEET THE CHALLENGE OF GLOBAL GREY TRADE AND
PARALLEL MARKETS WITH UNIQUE PRODUCT SERIALIZATION
Securing product serialization and categorical data encoding (Unique Product Identity, UID) for individual products forms the foundation of digital product protection. At the core of this approach are secure QR codes. These codes facilitate straightforward authentication of original products and are distinguished by several properties:
- Uniqueness
- Non-ambiguity
- Unpredictability
- Professional encryption
- No information storage requirements for the created codes
- Applicability across 2D codes (e.g., QR, DataMatrix), NFC, and RFID.
Moreover, they can be flexibly correlated with other product, production, and delivery data.
ENHANCED PRODUCT AUTHENTICATION AND SUPPLY CHAIN SECURITY THROUGH ADVANCED 2D-CODE INTEGRATION
QR CODE TRACEABILITY SYSTEM WITH HIDDEN PINS AND PHYSICAL SECURITY FEATURES
Throughout the packaging and shipping process, Codikett interfaces and specialized shop floor apps efficiently identify data at the batch or item level. For comprehensive details on electronic information storage, consult our workshops focusing on integrating traceability into IT and logistics processes.
Upon checking a code, the user’s GEO location is instantly compared with the intended markets in real time. Any discrepancies or detection of predefined situations (e.g., stolen goods) promptly triggers an alarm and sends individual messages to consumers. This function, along with subsequent analyses, receives full support from the Codikett cloud platform. Implementation of digital twins also benefits from our encoding solutions.
The Codikett software supports every step of the process: from labeling and data allocation to packaging aggregation and shipment through distributors.
