Solutions for Production Shift Coding and Traceability
Automatic Production Shift Identification in Industrial Coding
Production shift coding is an internal traceability element that allows correlating each product or batch to the work team and the shift supervisor in production. It is particularly useful in quality management to identify the causes of any non-conformities related to specific shifts or operators. Modern marking systems automatically manage the shift code change based on time or a signal from the line control system, without any manual intervention. The shift can be coded in plain text, such as morning, afternoon, or night, or via an internal company code. Explore solutions for production batch.
Shift Integration with MES and ERP Systems
Integrating the shift code with the MES system allows for automatically associating each production run not only with the shift but also with all relevant process parameters, including machine, operator, raw material used, temperature, and line speed. This correlation is fundamental for quality analyses and for continuous improvement programs like Lean and Six Sigma. Shift-based production reports, automatically generated by integrated systems, enable rapid identification of any deviation from standard parameters. Learn more about traceability solutions and Track and Trace end-to-end.
