Lot traceability
distribution software is most effective when it is a regular part of your business workflow. With proper usage, it can save you a huge amount of time and money in the unfortunate case of recall, when you must work to retrieve the tainted/damaged goods and also be accountable to government regulators. Because the application is designed to track every movement of your raw materials from the very beginning, you can easily produce audit reports as quickly and as thoroughly as needed.
Take, for example, a finished product that you have delivered to customers. If, for some reason, you must recall that item, it is important to determine which batches are affected. To do so, you have to be able to account for every raw material or ingredient used in the manufacturing and/or distribution process. The ability to do this starts the moment you purchase and receive the raw materials. Lot traceability enables you to attach specific lot numbers, bar codes and/or serial numbers to these items.
The vendor's lot number must accompany your order, and your warehouse must be able to control the inventory as it arrives in order to maintain inventory integrity. A fully integrated ERP system can help ensure a smooth transfer between the vendor and yourself, and also aid your warehouse staff in developing and following a process that works specifically for your company's needs. Choosing lot traceability
distribution software that is tailored to your business functions and processes will ensure your employees put it to practice for maximum efficiency.
You also can have the
distribution software generate lot numbers as the products are created. With such close tracking, you will be able to really scrutinize your data in the event of a recall. Your ability to rapidly produce audit trails and show customers and the general public your willingness to rectify a mistake will go a long way in generating goodwill among existing and new customers.
