Summary
This case study details the implementation of a meat product tracking solution at the Rungis International Market, the largest wholesale food market in the world. The document outlines the challenges faced by Mecarungis, the company responsible for IT management of meat products, particularly in maintaining traceability under harsh environmental conditions. The study describes the selection of Datalogic’s PowerScan industrial readers, which were chosen for their robustness and ability to read damaged barcodes in cold and humid conditions. It explains the collaboration between Mecarungis and Districode, a Datalogic partner, to ensure the new hardware met the specific needs of the market. The results indicate that the new scanning hardware has improved productivity and customer satisfaction by providing secure and reliable traceability of over 100,000 tons of meat annually. The case study emphasizes the importance of durable technology in maintaining food safety standards in the meat industry.
