Key Takeaways
- Barcode labels at each stage make traceability practical.
- Forward and backward tracing answer complaints quickly.
- Required by food, pharma, auto and export customers.
When a customer reports a defect, can you find which raw material batch, machine and shift made it, and where else that batch went? Traceability software answers both questions in minutes.
How traceability works
| Stage | Recorded |
|---|---|
| Receiving | Supplier lot and test results |
| Production | Batches consumed, machine, operator, shift |
| Packing | Finished batch or serial labels |
| Dispatch | Customer, invoice and quantity |
Key capabilities
- Barcode and QR label printing
- Backward and forward trace
- Expiry and FEFO control
- Recall lists by customer
- Integration with QMS and ERP
See quality management and MES.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is batch traceability?
The ability to track a product's materials and production history and where it was shipped.
Which industries need it most?
Food, pharma, chemicals, auto components and export manufacturing.
Is barcode hardware required?
Label printers and scanners or Android devices are typically used.
Can it handle recalls?
Yes, it lists affected batches and the customers who received them.
