Technology designed to combat fakes in the global supply chain

Ling Li

Business Horizons, 2013, vol. 56, issue 2, 167-177

Abstract: With the increase of globalization in trading and online shopping, phony products are on the rise in the market. This article introduces a range of technologies that have been implemented in the supply chain to deter counterfeiters. Technology for both product authentication and tracing and tracking products in the supply chain will be discussed, along with the advantages and disadvantages of each solution. Additionally, success stories on combating counterfeits are introduced. Finally, issues related to rising anti-counterfeiting costs, collaborative efforts in fighting fakes, and a multi-pronged plan are explored.

Keywords: Anti-counterfeiting technology; RFID; IoT; Authentication technology; Trace and track technology; Supply chain (search for similar items in EconPapers)
Date: 2013
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DOI: 10.1016/j.bushor.2012.11.010

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