Lot and Serial Number Traceability

Lot &Serial Traceability is a
by-product of Scanning Inventory Transactions

 

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For many industries, retaining a Lot / serial number genealogy of all shipped parts is a federal and/or customer requirement.

The SPEDE System automates the collection of traceability data.

Lot / Serial traceability data is captured automatically as a by-product of scanning inventory transactions -- when items are received, issued, picked, packed and shipped. The SPEDE Event Database retains a complete transaction history all transactions, and iLot/Serial number data in each transaction record.

Advantages of SPEDE Lot / Serial Traceability

• Provides traceability by Lot and Serial number, from Raw Material through Finished Parts
• Creates an electronic audit trail of serialized traceability data
• Lot/serial traceability is created via scanning inventory transactions
• Enables easy access to traceability data via browser-based reports
• Limits the scope of recalls
• Enables QC holds to be assigned to specific lots and/or serial numbers of a part number

When QC issues arise, you can:

• Identify the specific Lots / serial numbers that are affected
• See the real-time location of each suspect unit - in your plants, warehouses and DCs
• Issue an electronic "Enterprise Hold" to prevent their shipment
• See the first destination ship-to data for all suspect product already shipped
• Determine the cause of the QC issue by tracing back to production or processing, and further back to specific Lots / serial numbers of raw material or ingredients

Automates Traceability Record-keeping

Detailed Lot Tracking Reports - easily accessible 24/7

SPEDE records Lot /Serial Number data automatically as a by-product of scanning inventory transactions, as the items are:

• Received
• Issued
• Produced
• Labeled
• Picked
• Packed
• Shipped

Each of these "Critical Tracking Events" can be recorded automatically via scanning or via wireless interfaces to weigh scales, PLCs, etc. in the plant and warehouse.

The SPEDE Event Database retains a complete history of inventory transactions which can be readily mined, and viewed via browser based reports and inquiries.

Learn More: Download a Traceability Diagram showing Critical Tracking Events

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Trace QC Issues to Their Source

Lot & Serial Traceability Reports are readily accessible and user-defined

Time is of the essence in preventing QC spills from moving any further downstream.

The SPEDE Event Database is a real-time repository of serialized inventory transactions and system events.

If a QC issue arises, simple data mining tools enable you to trace a suspect Part or Product backward or forward, using any combination of user-defined criteria and parameters, including:

• serial number range
• lot number
• production machine
• run date
• order number
• work cell
• shift
• shipped date
• raw material components
• raw material suppliers, etc.

"Enterprise Hold" Prevents Movement of Suspect Product

Once you identify the specific Lots /Serial numbers at issue, you can instantly assign an Enterprise-wide "Hold" that will prevent shipment. This Hold status is automatically applied to all suspect Lots/Serial Numbers wherever they are - in all your plants, warehouses and/or DC sites.

Likewise, you can recall a specific range of serial numbers, and contact only those customers that received the targeted serial numbers.

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