Mobile Inventory Management and Traceability for Food & Beverage

Gain control and reduce costs using real-time data for:

• Receiving raw materials and components, WIP inventory in production, and finished product putaway, pick, pack and ship
• Process, discrete and kanban manufacturing processes
• MRO spare parts and consumables
• Assets, equipment and tools for plant maintenance
• Offline and limited connectivity data collection in field services, delivery and remote sites
• Movements in distribution, transportation and logistics

Nearly half of food and beverage companies aren’t fully compliant with the food traceability regulations outlined in the 2001 Bioterrorism Act and the 2011 Food Safety Modernization Act. Paper-based tracking processes are too slow and error-prone to respond effectively to audits or recalls in a just-in-time supply chain. Noncompliance can result in government actions ranging from fines to forced shutdowns, criminal prosecution and imprisonment. Poorly-handled recalls can expose a company to civil litigation, damaged reputation and even bankruptcy. Feed, food and beverage manufacturers and distributors must be able to trace products through the supply chain, comply with government regulations, and respond quickly to audits or recalls. To maximize profitability, feed, food and beverage businesses also need to contain costs and improve operational efficiency. Visibility into accurate, real-time operational data and traceability information is essential.