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Production tracking

What is meant by Production tracking?

"Production tracking" refers to the continuous monitoring and documentation of all processes and activities within a company's production. This includes collecting data on materials, progress, quality controls, and other relevant aspects to increase transparency and efficiency and ensure traceability.

Typical features of software in the area of "production tracking" include:

  1. Data collection: Collecting and storing data on each production step, including material consumption, machine running times, and labor hours.
  2. Real-time monitoring: Monitoring production processes in real-time to identify and resolve bottlenecks or issues.
  3. Quality control: Integrating quality assurance measures to capture and track quality inspections and results.
  4. Batch traceability: Tracking batches and serial numbers to ensure the traceability of products and materials throughout the supply chain.
  5. Reporting and analysis: Creating reports and analyses to evaluate production performance, identify areas for improvement, and support decision-making.
  6. Inventory management: Monitoring and managing inventory levels to ensure optimal material availability.
  7. Integration with other systems: Seamless integration with ERP, MES, and other enterprise systems to improve information flow and data consistency.
  8. Workflow management: Managing and optimizing production workflows to increase efficiency and reduce production times.

Examples of "production tracking":

  1. Automotive industry: Tracking parts and assembly processes to ensure the quality and traceability of vehicle components.
  2. Food production: Collecting production data and quality assurance measures to comply with food safety standards.
  3. Pharmaceutical industry: Tracking batches and production steps to ensure compliance with regulatory requirements and quality standards.
  4. Electronics manufacturing: Monitoring and documenting assembly processes to ensure the functionality and reliability of electronic components.
  5. Textile industry: Collecting data on materials and production steps to ensure quality and efficiency in textile production.
 

 

The function / module Production tracking belongs to:

Monitoring

Software solutions with function or module Production tracking:

Cosmino Panteo - PDA and MES software
OTEC -- ERP / PPS Software for Surface Finishing Technologies