In today’s fast-paced manufacturing environment, traceability is more than a compliance requirement—it’s a strategic advantage. The ability to track raw materials, work-in-progress, and finished goods throughout their lifecycle provides manufacturers with newfound visibility into their processes. Traceability not only helps demonstrate how products meet regulatory standards but also empowers companies to identify inefficiencies, improve quality, and make informed decisions based on real-time data.
For manufacturers, these benefits translate directly to a stronger bottom line, better risk management, and a competitive edge in the marketplace. That’s why we’re excited to announce the launch of Kanoa Trace, the latest addition to our Kanoa MES suite. Designed for seamless integration with Kanoa Ops, Kanoa Trace empowers manufacturers to manage lot genealogy, ensure regulatory compliance, and drive continuous improvement.
Kanoa Trace is built around the concept of lot management and tracking. Each batch of materials or products, known as a “lot,” is assigned a unique identifier to track its journey through the manufacturing lifecycle—from raw materials to finished goods, through various production stages, and ultimately to distribution. This comprehensive tracking ensures that every step in the process is documented, providing visibility into material transformations and quality checkpoints.
Lots and the changes that affect them are recorded through Lot Operations, which allow users to record activities such as receiving, transferring, splitting, and scrapping lots. Those Lot Operations are configurable to suit your process and your terms. Additionally, the Node Chart provides an intuitive way to visualize lot data, tracing the genealogy of products in real time and offering actionable insights into production efficiency and quality assurance.
Key Features:
Real-Time Trace Graphs: Visualize product genealogy to identify the source of quality issues or process inefficiencies.
Lot Operations: Perform customizable operations like receiving, splitting, transferring, and scrapping.
Seamless Integration: Sync production order and scheduling information with Kanoa Ops for a unified manufacturing ecosystem.
By replacing error-prone paper tracking systems with digital traceability, Kanoa Trace provides the tools you need to maintain complete material accountability and optimize operations.
You can learn more about the technical workings of Kanoa Trace at docs.kanoa.ai.
Traceability plays a crucial role in modern manufacturing, providing the transparency and accountability that businesses need to stay competitive. From streamlining operations to meeting stringent industry regulations, the ability to track and manage product lifecycles ensures better quality, compliance, and customer satisfaction. Here’s why traceability matters for manufacturers and how Kanoa Trace is designed to address these challenges.
1. Recall Management Made Easy: In the unfortunate event of a product defect, Kanoa Trace enables manufacturers to pinpoint affected lots with precision. This limits the scope of recalls, saving costs and protecting your brand reputation.
2. Compliance with Confidence: From food safety to pharmaceutical standards, regulatory requirements demand accurate traceability. Kanoa Trace simplifies audit trails, ensuring your products meet all necessary regulations.
3. Driving Continuous Improvement: Detailed genealogy and mass balance reports allow manufacturers to analyze processes, identify bottlenecks, and uncover opportunities for optimization. Whether it's reducing waste or improving quality, Kanoa Trace provides the data to support informed decision-making.
Kanoa Trace doesn’t operate in isolation. Its integration with Kanoa Ops ensures that your production orders, shifts, OEE, and quality data are connected for a cohesive manufacturing operation. Moreover, ERP integration supports bidirectional coordination for enhanced operational visibility.
With Kanoa Trace, manufacturers can transform traceability from a regulatory necessity into a strategic asset, driving both compliance and efficiency. Experience the difference with digital traceability tools that enhance your bottom line and support your growth.