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4 principles of the modern product cycle
10. 11. 2025
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Efficient flow of goods is based on certainty. In data, processes and decisions.
Managing the product cycle means having visibility, control and assurance — from production to checkout.
For the system to work frictionlessly, every link must be connected.
Modern product cycle management is based on four principles:
identification, linkage, visibility and control.
Together, they form the infrastructure on which an effective business is built.
1️⃣ identification – every product has a digital footprint
Without identification, there is no overview.
RFID (Radio Frequency Identification) gives each item a unique ID that can be read remotely and in real time.
Because of this, companies know exactly:
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what they have in stock, with what expiration date or any additional information
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where it is located,
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and how fast it moves across the cycle.
➡️ Basic smart chain: every product must be visible and readable.
2️⃣ Connectivity – when systems actually communicate with each other
Data alone is not enough. Connectivity across manufacturing, logistics, warehouse and retail is key.
A network of devices and sensors (IoT) shares real-time information and allows the system to respond automatically — to congestion, outages and changes.
➡️ The connected chain eliminates delays and errors.
Everything works together. Nothing gets in the way.
3️⃣ Overview – all data in one ecosystem
When data is unified, it creates a smart chain – an infrastructure that connects manufacturing, logistics, warehouse and checkout into one living system.
No more spreadsheets and manual reports.
Managers see reality in real time and make decisions based on accurate data.
➡️ Overview means fluency, not information abundance.
4️⃣ control – accuracy without compromise
At the top stands digital twin – a virtual copy of the physical environment.
It allows you to simulate scenarios, track history, and anticipate problems before they happen.
Every piece, movement and change is accurately mapped.
➡️ Control today is not about slowing down, but speeding up with confidence.
Effect: Order instead of chaos
Companies that have mastered these four principles no longer deal with losses, errors, or delays.
They have a smart chain that works automatically – accurately, reliably, without loss or confusion.
Buylo delivers an infrastructure that makes data make sense and business run smoothly.
Smart chain for product traceability.