// ROBOTICS AND SMART FACTORIES TERM
Traceability
The ability to track the history, location, or application of an item by means of recorded identification.
TECHNICAL DEFINITION
Traceability is the capability to verify the history, location, or application of an item or product through documented identification, enabling the tracking of its journey from raw materials through production, distribution, and consumption, crucial for quality control, safety, and regulatory compliance in the supply chain.
BACKGROUND
The Second Industrial Revolution, also known as the Technological Revolution, was a phase of rapid scientific discovery, standardization, mass production and industrialization from the late 19th century into the early 20th century. The First Industrial Revolution, which ended in the middle of the 19th century, was punctuated by a slowdown in important inventions before the Second Industrial Revolution started in 1870. Though a number of its events can be traced to earlier innovations in manufacturing, such as the establishment of a machine tool industry, the development of methods for manufacturing interchangeable parts, as well as the invention of the Bessemer process and open hearth furnace to produce steel, later developments heralded the Second Industrial Revolution, which is generally dated between 1870 and 1914 when World War I commenced.
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- Product Tracking
- Genealogy
- Audit Trail
- Origin Tracking
USAGE NOTE
Food and pharmaceutical industries rely heavily on traceability for safety and recall management.
DEVELOPERS
Organizations developing technology related to Traceability.
Provides enterprise resource planning (ERP) and supply chain management (SCM) software that includes robust traceability features for manufacturing, enabling tracking of materials, products, and processes throughout the entire lifecycle.
Offers a comprehensive portfolio of automation, industrial software, and digital twin solutions that enable manufacturers to achieve end-to-end transparency and traceability in their production lines and supply chains.
Specializes in innovative hardware and software solutions, including RFID, barcode scanners, mobile computers, and vision systems, which are foundational technologies for accurate real-time product and asset traceability in manufacturing.
Leverages blockchain technology to provide secure and immutable traceability solutions for complex supply chains, allowing manufacturers to track goods from origin to consumption with verifiable data.
Develops a leading network platform for end-to-end supply chain traceability, particularly strong in the pharmaceutical and life sciences industries, helping companies meet regulatory compliance and enhance product visibility.
Delivers industrial automation and information solutions, including manufacturing execution systems (MES) and analytics platforms, that enable manufacturers to collect, manage, and leverage production data for improved traceability and operational insights.
Offers various industrial solutions, including sensing and productivity solutions, safety technologies, and enterprise performance management tools that contribute to real-time data capture and traceability across manufacturing operations.
Provides a Product Cloud platform that assigns unique digital identities to products, enabling real-time tracking, authentication, and data capture throughout the entire product lifecycle from manufacturing to consumer engagement, ensuring end-to-end traceability.