G+D Launches Smart Label for Supply Chain Tracking

International security technology group Giesecke+Devrient (G+D) has launched the G+D Smart Label, a second-generation tracking solution that transforms any package into an IoT (Internet of Things) device.

The first generation of the smart label was launched in 2023, in the form of a paper-thin tracking device.

It was launched by Pod Group (a G+D subsidiary), in partnership with SODAQ and Lufthansa Industry Solutions. The device allowed for tracking small and lightweight items – something not previously possible with traditional devices (see Authentication & Brand News™ June 2023).

The 2mm thick smart label featured a printed battery for minimal weight.

It used the low-power cellular 5G connectivity standard (LTE CAT-M) to send data on device location and temperature back to a centralised dashboard. This enabled logistics companies to track valuable goods, from something as small and light as a vital document to something as large as a full-sized oil painting.