Track & Trace

Track & trace is a hot topic, but how much to you really know about it? What do you want to get out of your track & trace implementation?

Track & trace allows for the traceability of a product's genealogy and location from the raw material supplier right through the finished good, and everyplace in between. However, when implementing it in a manufacturing plant it is so much more!

Not all track & trace systems are created equal, either. Some rely heavily on manual interactions and user input, while others are tightly integrated with your manufacturing equipment. There are pros an cons to each approach depending on your operation, your budget, your timeline, and what you are trying to accomplish.

Of course, not all systems provide the same features either. There are a broad array of features of what different vendors will say fall under the track & trace umbrella. Careful consideration will be needed to determine what features you need, what ones you want, and what ones you're willing to pay for.

At Factory Data Systems we can help you implement real-time track and trace systems that will not only assist with product genealogies and locations, but also:

Quality control
Machine capability
Process auditing
Machine Verification
Inventory management
WIP Management
Attribute data collection
Process performance (OEE)
Reporting
and more!

With years of experience defining and implementing track & trace systems, Factory Data Systems can partner with you to bring real-time control system track & trace to your manufacturing operation.