advanco ARC Platform vs Authentific

Advanco ARC Platform is a serialization and track-and-trace suite for regulated supply chains, covering levels 2 through 5. Its foundation, ARC HUB, processes serialization data, maintains product master data, generates and tracks serial numbers, and manages packaging orders. ARC Produce coordinates packaging lines, serial-number exchange, and end-of-batch reporting; it also supports in-lot and post-lot rework and manual serialization for low-volume work. ARC Distribute handles serialized-product movements and warehouse operations. ARC Connect links packaging equipment and enterprise systems, including ERP, EBR, WMS, MES, regulatory portals, and named Level 4 systems. ARC HUB supports on-premises and hybrid cloud deployment, while ARC Cloud provides site and network management, centralized process information, reporting, analytics, and connectivity to mobile devices and workstations. Advanco says packaging-line work using ARC Produce can continue if internet connectivity is lost. The company focuses on pharmaceutical customers and also serves cosmetics, medical devices, and food and beverages. Pricing is on request. The download page does not provide usable version or download-link details, and operating-system requirements are unspecified.

Authentific is an enterprise platform combining QR-based product authentication, certificate lifecycle management, and high-security printing. It issues unique product identities with cryptographic signatures for authentication, tracking, diversion control, and consumer verification. Its certificate system covers document design, approvals, issuance, verification, revocation, renewal, bulk issuance, and public checks. The maker says signing keys are generated and stored in FIPS 140-2 validated hardware security modules. Enterprise scans can validate signatures offline using cached or preloaded public keys, while consumer scans require internet access. The platform supports DSCSA serialization and EPCIS-compatible records, along with EU FMD serialization and verification data requirements. Deployment options include multi-region and sovereign cloud, plus on-premise configurations that can support air-gapped verification. Listed connections include SAP and Oracle ERP connectors, a REST API, and leading MES platforms. Standard QR printing equipment and label applicators are supported without proprietary hardware. Authentific targets enterprise manufacturers, typically those producing millions of units annually, and is not suited to low-volume or individual-product authentication. Pricing is scoped by issuance volume, access tier, production scale, lines, geography, and modules.