// ROBOTICS AND SMART FACTORIES TERM
Lot
A specific quantity of products made under similar conditions, often identified by a unique number for tracking.
TECHNICAL DEFINITION
A production lot represents a discrete batch of manufactured goods, processed using identical materials, equipment, and procedures within a defined timeframe, assigned a unique lot number for traceability and quality control.
BACKGROUND
Manufacturing is the creation or production of goods with the help of equipment, labor, machines, tools, and chemical or biological processing or formulation. It is the essence of the secondary sector of the economy. The term may refer to a range of human activity, from handicraft to high-tech, but it is most commonly applied to industrial design, in which raw materials from the primary sector are transformed into finished goods on a large scale. Such goods may be sold to other manufacturers for the production of other more complex products, or distributed via the tertiary sector to end users and consumers.
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- Batch
- Production run
- Lot number
- Manufacturing lot
USAGE NOTE
Tracking products by lot is crucial for recall management and identifying quality issues.
DEVELOPERS
Organizations developing technology related to Lot.
Develops the Opcenter Manufacturing Execution System (MES), a key component of their Xcelerator portfolio, which provides detailed lot tracking, production scheduling, quality management, and product genealogy for smart factories.
Provides enterprise resource planning (ERP) software like S/4HANA and specific Digital Manufacturing solutions that manage lot numbers, batch characteristics, and provide end-to-end traceability throughout the supply chain.
Offers the FactoryTalk ProductionCentre MES suite, which enables manufacturers to manage and track production lots, enforce quality standards, and maintain a complete genealogical record from raw materials to finished goods.
Provides the DELMIA brand of manufacturing software for operations management (MOM), enabling digital continuity for production lots. Their solutions manage work orders, track lot progress, and ensure traceability.
Specializes in the hardware and software for data capture, including rugged barcode scanners, RFID readers, and printers that are essential for identifying, tracking, and managing individual lots in warehouse and manufacturing environments.
A Rockwell Automation company that provides a cloud-based Smart Manufacturing Platform, offering comprehensive lot and serial number traceability, inventory control, and quality management tailored for manufacturers.
Offers a frontline operations platform that allows manufacturers to build no-code applications for tracking production orders, managing lot genealogy, and guiding operators through quality checks on a per-lot basis.
Develops machine vision systems and industrial barcode readers that automate the inspection and identification of parts. This technology is critical for ensuring lot integrity, reading lot codes, and performing quality control at high speeds on production lines.