Barcode and Batch Tracking on the Folder-Gluer: Tracing Every Box Through the Line

On a folder-gluer running many orders, tracing a quality issue back to the right batch matters. Barcode and batch tracking stamps or reads a code on each box, linking it to its order and production run — so recalls are precise, counts are accurate, and every box is accounted for.

The Scenario: Three challenges in traceability

Traceability faces three challenges:

Pain Points

• Many orders run on one line, making it hard to trace a fault to its batch;
• Without tracking, recalls and corrections are broad instead of precise;
• Manual counting and records are slow and error-prone.

The Solution: Three tracking solutions

Barcode tracking offers three solutions:

1. Per-box identification Mark or read a code on each box to identify its batch and order.

2. Order linkage Link every box to its production run and order for precise traceability.

3. Accurate counting Count automatically from the codes for accurate, real-time totals.

The Result: Every box accounted for

With these systems, every box is traceable and counted. Barcode tracking turns a fast line into a fully accountable one.