In manufacturing, a Lot is a unique identifier given to a group of products made under the same conditions, typically within a specific timeframe. This lot number contains all critical information about the products, including the production date, shift, machine used, consumed materials, and operator details. The trex Lot/Traceability Management Module uses this lot information as a vital reference point for quality control and complete traceability. This module doesn't just help when a problem arises; it gives you total control at every stage of the process.

• In-Depth Traceability: You can track the entire journey of your product on the production line, including every material used and every stage it went through. When a problem occurs, instead of spending hours or days searching for the source, you just need to query the relevant lot number.

• Proactive Quality Management: If a faulty or non-standard product is detected, you can quickly identify the source of the problem and instantly isolate all products belonging to that batch. This prevents the issue from spreading and allows you to take necessary action before it reaches a customer.

• Cost and Time Optimization: In case of a product recall or the need for rework, lot tracking ensures you only have to recall or rework the problematic batch. This significantly reduces the cost of stopping all production or recalling an entire product line.

• Legal and Sectoral Compliance: Lot tracking is a legal requirement in highly regulated industries like automotive, food, pharmaceuticals, and defense. trex helps you achieve full compliance with these legal and sectoral standards.

• Building Customer Trust: Knowing that every product you offer is fully traceable increases confidence in your brand. This transparency builds long-term customer loyalty.

trex automates batch-based traceability from production to packaging:

• Smart Lot Number Assignment: When a new batch starts based on the production plan, the system automatically assigns a unique lot number. This number can also be retrieved from higher-level systems like ERP or APS, ensuring seamless integration with your production processes.

• Comprehensive Data Collection: As production continues, the system automatically links and records data such as production date, shift information, the machine used, the operator, and each material batch to the corresponding lot number.

• Real-Time Tracking and Verification: As products move down the production line, lot verification is performed at each stage using barcode or QR code readers. In case of an error (e.g., using the wrong lot), the system provides an instant alert.

• Advanced Reporting and Analysis: Production and quality data are presented in detailed, lot-based reports. With these analyses, you can continuously improve your processes by identifying which lots had less scrap or which shifts were more productive.

The trex Lot/Traceability Management Module operates on the principle that "Every batch is traceable by its own identity," boosting your business's efficiency, quality, and competitive edge in the market.