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Tracking status is the current state reported by a tracking system for an item, task, or process. It serves as a concise summary of progress and location, enabling stakeholders to monitor movement, estimate delivery times, and trigger alerts.

In logistics and parcel delivery, tracking statuses reflect the stages of handling from creation to delivery. Common statuses include Label Created, Picked Up or Accepted, In Transit, Arrived at Facility, Departed Facility, Out for Delivery, Delivered, and Exception. Some systems include Pending or On Hold, Returned to Sender, or Held at Location. Each status provides a specific meaning about custody, location, or condition.

In software and project management, tracking status refers to the state of work items, such as Not Started, In Progress, Paused, Blocked, Completed, or Canceled. These statuses help teams coordinate tasks, monitor throughput, and report progress.

Data sources include carrier scans, RFID, GPS, warehouse management systems, and API feeds. Updates may arrive with latency and can be affected by scanning accuracy. Inaccuracies can occur if items are not scanned promptly or transfers happen without an update.

Uses and impact include customers viewing statuses on tracking pages, while businesses monitor performance, trigger alerts for delays, and estimate ETA; dashboards support exception management and KPI reporting.

Limitations and privacy considerations involve status data depending on automated scans and external partners, which may introduce delays or gaps. Privacy concerns arise with location sharing, and standardization across carriers is limited, complicating cross-border or multi-carrier tracking.

See also parcel tracking, shipment tracking, order status, and supply chain visibility.