Production Traceability
Which Raw Material, Which Machine, Which Operator Made This?
When a complaint arrives or a raw material batch turns out faulty, the question is always the same: which products did that material go into? Reconstructing the answer from paper records takes days and usually ends up incomplete.
We install traceability systems that record every step from goods-in to dispatch using barcode, QR or RFID. Forward and backward tracing run as a single query, and recall scope narrows from all product to only the affected batches.
Key Capabilities
Goods-In & Batch Registration
Incoming material is registered with the supplier batch number, with certificates and analysis reports attached and carried through to point of use.
Process Step Recording
Product is scanned at every operation, capturing machine, operator, timestamp and process parameters. Skipped steps are blocked by the system.
Labelling & Coding
Barcode and QR label generation at batch, serial or unit level, with laser marking and RFID tag options for harsh environments.
Forward & Backward Tracing
Which products came from a raw material batch, or which materials went into a given product, displayed on one screen.
Recall Simulation
Recall drills can be run before a real crisis, instantly producing the affected customer, shipment and quantity list.
Customer & Audit Reports
A traceability dossier is generated automatically for every shipment, removing the paperwork burden of customer audits.
Where It Is Used
- Food and beverage production
- Pharmaceutical and medical manufacturing
- Automotive component production
- Defence and aerospace components
- Cable, chemical and paint production
- Appliance and electronics assembly
- Packaging production and printing
- Building materials and precast production
How We Work
Defining Traceability Scope
The tracking level (batch, pallet, unit) and which process steps are recorded are agreed.
Coding Standard & Hardware
Label format and coding standard are set, and readers, printers and marking equipment selected.
Field Installation & Software
Readers are installed at stations and the tracing software integrated with ERP and MES.
Testing, Drill & Go-Live
Forward and backward tracing is tested on sample batches, a recall drill is performed, and the system goes live.
The Cost of a Recall Is Set by Its Scope
A company without traceability cannot isolate the one bad batch and so must recall everything. Batch-level tracing can cut recall scope in the same crisis to a fraction of a percent — which is usually where the system pays for itself.