Using Traceability to Boost Efficiency in Kenya’s Transport Sector
Kenya’s logistics sector is undergoing a digital transformation and recent news reports show how companies are harnessing artificial intelligence to improve route transparency, delivery speed and supply chain visibility.
This shift is a powerful moment for traceability systems that rely on GS1 standards to provide the foundation for actionable data. By tagging shipping containers, pallets and packages with Serial Shipping Container Codes, and linking them to two‑dimensional barcodes that carry time- and location-based metadata, logistics managers can track the movement of every unit through the network in real time.
The Global Location Number ensures that every warehouse, depot, transport hub or last‑mile delivery point is uniquely identified. Combined with dynamic data from AI‑driven fleet systems, logistics teams can monitor where goods are, whether there are delays and what conditions they have gone through. The Global Trade Item Number for individual trade items further enhances visibility: each product is traceable from dispatch to delivery. This kind of integrated traceability supports more efficient transport operations. It helps detect bottlenecks, optimizes routes and lowers the cost of lost or damaged goods. As Kenya’s logistics companies embrace digital tools, GS1-based traceability ensures that clarity and accountability remain at the heart of that transformation.
