Track and Trace Solutions

CPI – Connected Packaging IT-Solutions

Track & Trace stands for linking machines with IT, and data exchange at all levels. To prevent lock-in effects, open platforms and the usage of standardized interfaces is very important. Beyond classical Track & Trace the data can be used for further benefits like shopfloor digitalization, data analysis, OEE improvements and Industry 4.0 This requires powerful software solutions – the Syntegon CPI portfolio is the answer.

CPI – Connected Packaging IT-Solutions

• CPI Level 3 Suit is a powerfull software suite located on Level 3 for conveniert handling of all lines in a site and to automatically connect the Level 2 systems with Level 4 systems like ERP and others
• Enhanced Master Data and Serial Number management
• Parallel communication with several systems and interfaces possible
• Modern Industry 4.0 applications to increase OEE and minimize TCO

CPI SODA – Single Objects Data Acquisition

• Today serialization starts with serialization of the smallest sales unit, often this sales units contains several single units (vials, containers, blister, syringes, etc.)
• All machines in different lines provide a large amount of data, e.g. IPC data, filling or inspection data, quality control data, other system data, etc. but today there is no link of machine data to single units in the production/processing, filling, inspection and packaging lines
• SODA (Single Objects Data Acquisition) is using and linking data to single units. The single units are already serialized from the beginning of production/processing and tracked till the end of line(s)

CPI Line Manager – Single Point Line Management and Automation

• The CPI line manager connects all machines in a line to a single point to reduce number of required operators and to eleminate causes of errors and costs by line automation
• An operator is able to controll the whole line from this single point
• Import/Export data from upper systems
• Transfer data to/from machines by OPC UA and other standardized interfaces
• Material verification and automatic quality samples reject
• Live line status overview and dashboard visualization
• Seamless line batch report afte production and many more functionalitites

CPI Machine Monitoring – Machine Data Acquisiton, Visualization and Analysis

• All machines provide a lot of data points. If the data are not monitored and collected, there´s a lack of transparency and no potential for improvements for example
• Real time monitoring of machine data like status, speed, operator, output, reject rate, temperature, etc.
• Storage of machine data in a database and analysis as well as alarm functionalities

Track & Trace solutions in the pharmaceutical industry for anti counterfeiting

High safety standards apply to pharmaceuticals, and not only with regard to the substances used. In order to effectively eliminate health and economic threats posed by product piracy and counterfeiting, the legal requirements for serialization and aggregation of pharmaceutical packaging are becoming increasingly stringent.

Syntegon Track & Trace Pharma systems are not only made to meet the highest standard of quality, but are also flexible and modular. The portfolio covers hardware and software from Level 1 to Level 3 for Track & Trace as well as Industry 4.0 shopfloor digitalization and line packaging solutions for companies of all sizes. These systems can be easily integrated into third party Track & Trace environments. Setup and operating costs are reduced by the usage of standardized interfaces like OPC UA and Open-SCS. The benefits for customers are fast integration, interoperability of different systems and no lock-in to one supplier. Syntegon is part of the Open-SCS working group Steering Committee. Based on decades of experience, Syntegon can refer to numerous successful projects across the globe, not only in the Pharma but also in the Automotive Industry and others.

Track & Trace solutions in the food industry – brand and consumer protection by anti counterfeiting

In today's world, food fraud is a global problem that affects everyone. The World Health Organization estimates that 600 million people worldwide suffer from a disease transmitted through contaminated food. Regardless of the associated safety risk, food fraud incurs an estimated $50 billion in costs each year, paid directly or indirectly by food enterprises.

With the alarming increase in food fraud, an ever-growing number of food manufacturers are adopting Track & Trace solutions for the traceability of their products, for example but not limited to dairy, baby and medical food or supplements. These solutions help protect their goods by enhancing supply chain visibility. In addition, an effective traceability system enables agile and efficient recall management, greater control over inventory, and optimized production management. It also increases loyalty to the company's brand as customers can identify and trace original products, which is a significant competitive advantage.

Food traceability: preventing food fraud and inefficient product recalls

Traceability has become the top subject in the food industry, especially in recent years. After catastrophic scandals, an increasing number of countries, such as Russia or South Korea, are now announcing strict regulations.

In order to avoid time pressure when implementing new systems, it is advisable to deal with the requirements and possibilities of serialization early and carefully in order to be prepared for all future challenges.

What is meant by food traceability?

Traceability makes it possible to precisely locate each individual article in the supply chain at any point in time. Several actors are affected by traceability:

Together against counterfeited products

Alongside the openness of our solutions, the focus is also on experience: we are familiar with strict regulations, as we have already installed more than 500+ Track & Trace solutions for customers worldwide, particularly in the highly regulation-driven pharmaceutical industry, but also in Food and Automotive.

That expertise is also beneficial to customers in other industries, to whom we can also offer turnkey solutions for a wide variety of products. Accordingly, our portfolio ranges from cost-efficient entry-level solutions and high-speed lines to technically highly complex, fully validatable systems and complete turnkey solutions.