Leveraging WMS for Enhanced Traceability and Safety in Food and Pharmaceutical Industries
In today’s fast-paced world, the Food and Pharmaceutical industries require the utmost precision, efficiency, and compliance with stringent safety regulations. A Warehouse Management System (WMS) emerges as a critical tool to address these unique challenges within the WMS in Food and Pharmaceutical industries. This blog post delves into key areas such as product traceability, product recall, certified analysis, batch release, batch and serial number tracking, and product safety, offering insights and solutions specifically tailored to these sectors.
Product Traceability
With the increasing demand for transparency and accountability in these sectors, product traceability has become essential. WMS enables complete visibility of products across the supply chain, from raw material acquisition to end-consumer. This traceability ensures the authenticity and quality of products, particularly vital in industries that handle sensitive consumables.
Product Recall
In scenarios where product defects or contamination occur, a swift and effective recall is imperative. WMS facilitates streamlined recall processes by pinpointing affected batches and locations, thereby reducing risks and maintaining consumer trust.
Certified Analysis
Ensuring product quality requires rigorous testing and certified analysis. A robust WMS can integrate with laboratory systems, providing real-time insights into quality control checks, certification statuses, and compliance reports, making it an indispensable tool for quality assurance.
Batch Release
Batch release is a critical process in both the Food and Pharmaceutical sectors. WMS supports this process by enabling automated inspection protocols, batch certification, and controlled release, ensuring that only compliant products reach the market.
Batch and Serial Number Tracking
Accurate batch and serial number tracking are paramount for inventory management, traceability, and regulatory compliance. WMS offers extensive functionalities to track products by batches and serial numbers, allowing precise monitoring and control.
Product Safety
In industries where product safety is non-negotiable, WMS aids in maintaining stringent safety protocols. From temperature-controlled storage to proper handling guidelines, WMS ensures that products are stored and managed according to specific industry regulations and standards.
Globepak Case Study: A Success Story with Inhance’s WMS
Globepak, a subsidiary of the USN Group, is a manufacturing and packing powerhouse that has marked significant growth since its acquisition by USN in 2015. With an objective to cultivate an error-free, nimble, scalable, and resilient environment, Globepak needed to upgrade its warehouse processes.
Challenge
The need was to streamline and remodel existing warehouse processes to enhance operational efficiency and set new industry benchmarks.
Solution
Inhance Supply Chain Solutions joined forces with Globepak, meticulously organising an effort to scrutinise and remodel the existing warehouse procedures, resulting in a WMS design that supported essential alterations.
Results
Efficient Inventory Control: Stock accuracy soared to 98%, even in a fast-paced environment.
End-to-End Batch Traceability: Enabled complete traceability, trimming waste levels to as low as 2%.
Operational Reliability: Achieved an uptime of almost 99.99%.
The new facility of 6000m^2 became a success story from start to finish, especially in leveraging Inhance’s technology to move smoothly and efficiently in just one weekend.
The WMS has evolved to be more than a tool for warehouse operations; it has become an essential component of business strategy in industries such as Food and Pharmaceuticals. The success story of Globepak highlights how the strategic implementation of WMS can lead to remarkable improvements in efficiency, traceability, and safety, setting new industry benchmarks.
With Inhance’s tailored solutions, companies can meet the unique demands of their industry and forge a path of growth, resilience, and compliance. The importance of having a robust WMS in place can never be overstated in these critical industries. It’s not just about keeping pace with technological advancements; it’s about ensuring quality, safety, and trust in every product that reaches the consumer.
