What is meant by Batch tracing?
Batch Traceability refers to the ability to trace the origin and whereabouts of products within a production batch throughout its entire lifecycle. This is particularly crucial in industries such as pharmaceuticals, food, chemicals, and others where traceability, quality assurance, and compliance with regulatory requirements are paramount.
Typical software functions in the area of "Batch Traceability" include:
- Batch Identification: Unique assignment of batch numbers or codes to production batches.
- Traceability: Tracking the journey of a batch from manufacturing through processing to the end consumer.
- Inventory Management: Integration of batch information into inventory management to control and manage stocks.
- Quality Management: Monitoring quality throughout the entire product lifecycle, with the ability to identify quality deviations in specific batches.
- Compliance Management: Ensuring compliance with legal regulations and industry standards for product traceability.
- Recall Management: Rapid identification and recall of products in case of quality issues or safety concerns.