Why should STEBs have inventory codes and security devices?
As with any other goods sold at shops, it is essential to use inventory codes in order to manage the stock of STEBs at retailers to ensure that no empty STEBs have been stolen or mishandled. It is recommended that STEBs inventory codes be scanned during sale so that stocks of STEBs at shops may be carefully managed. Security devices are recommended in order to ensure proper security controls over the supply chain process. No specific technology is advocated, in order to leave all options open, including unique numbering, two dimensional bar codes, radio-frequency identification chips, etc.
