What does "traceability" refer to in the context of SAMPADA technology adoption?

• A. Tracking weather patterns.
• B. Ability to track the journey of a product from source to customer through records.
• C. Tracking only logistics costs.
• D. Tracking employee attendance only.

Answer: (B)

Traceability means being able to follow a product’s journey through the entire supply chain by linking records that document each step from the source to the customer. In the context of SAMPADA technology adoption, this enables you to know exactly where raw materials came from, how they were processed, how they were packaged and stored, and how they were distributed and sold. This trail of information supports food safety, quality control, and recalls, and it helps satisfy regulatory and buyer requirements while strengthening trust with consumers. It relies on identifiable data like batch numbers, lot codes, dates, barcodes or QR codes, and digital records, often using tools such as ERP systems, IoT sensors, or digital ledgers. The other options don’t describe a full line of custody and history for a product across the value chain, so they don’t capture the true meaning of traceability.