--- title: Lean Manufacturing Blog | Traceability description: Traceability | Read about lean manufacturing technologies, strategies and best practices. --- # [**Lean Manufacturing Blog](https://www.eflexsystems.com/lean-manufacturing-blog) / Traceability ## [Quality Control, Compliance, and Regulatory Adherence in the Age of Manufacturing Innovation](https://www.eflexsystems.com/lean-manufacturing-blog/quality-control-compliance-and-regulatory-adherence-in-the-age-of-manufacturing-innovation) by [Dan McKiernan](https://www.eflexsystems.com/lean-manufacturing-blog/author/dan-mckiernan), on Nov 30, 2023 10:28:39 AM [![Quality Control, Compliance, and Regulatory Adherence in the Age of Manufacturing Innovation](https://www.eflexsystems.com/hubfs/05949%20Epicor%20Blog%20Graphics%20-%20Quality%20Control_R1-02.png)](https://www.eflexsystems.com/lean-manufacturing-blog/quality-control-compliance-and-regulatory-adherence-in-the-age-of-manufacturing-innovation) A surge of new technologies in the automotive industry has unlocked new possibilities in the production of electric vehicles and game-changing advances in autonomous and semi-autonomous vehicles. Automakers today operate … [Read Story **](https://www.eflexsystems.com/lean-manufacturing-blog/quality-control-compliance-and-regulatory-adherence-in-the-age-of-manufacturing-innovation) Topics:[Traceability](https://www.eflexsystems.com/lean-manufacturing-blog/topic/traceability)[Lean Manufacturing](https://www.eflexsystems.com/lean-manufacturing-blog/topic/lean-manufacturing)[Quality Management](https://www.eflexsystems.com/lean-manufacturing-blog/topic/quality-management)[Vehicle Assembly](https://www.eflexsystems.com/lean-manufacturing-blog/topic/vehicle-assembly)[Connected Process Control](https://www.eflexsystems.com/lean-manufacturing-blog/topic/connected-process-control) ## [The Importance of Part Traceability in Modern Manufacturing](https://www.eflexsystems.com/lean-manufacturing-blog/the-importance-of-part-traceability-in-modern-manufacturing) by [Jason Bullard](https://www.eflexsystems.com/lean-manufacturing-blog/author/jason-bullard), on Jul 28, 2023 11:07:21 AM [![The Importance of Part Traceability in Modern Manufacturing](https://www.eflexsystems.com/hubfs/Operator%20Viewing%20a%20Part%20History%20Report-1.png)](https://www.eflexsystems.com/lean-manufacturing-blog/the-importance-of-part-traceability-in-modern-manufacturing) One of the most meaningful advantages of the new generation of connected process control solutions—and the lean manufacturing environments they power—is the paradigm-shifting level of complete traceability that manufacturers can … [Read Story **](https://www.eflexsystems.com/lean-manufacturing-blog/the-importance-of-part-traceability-in-modern-manufacturing) Topics:[Technology](https://www.eflexsystems.com/lean-manufacturing-blog/topic/technology)[Traceability](https://www.eflexsystems.com/lean-manufacturing-blog/topic/traceability)[Lean Manufacturing](https://www.eflexsystems.com/lean-manufacturing-blog/topic/lean-manufacturing)[Vehicle Assembly](https://www.eflexsystems.com/lean-manufacturing-blog/topic/vehicle-assembly)[Connected Process Control](https://www.eflexsystems.com/lean-manufacturing-blog/topic/connected-process-control) ## [Why Manufacturing Traceability is a Necessity](https://www.eflexsystems.com/lean-manufacturing-blog/why-manufacturing-traceability-is-a-necessity) by [George Jewell](https://www.eflexsystems.com/lean-manufacturing-blog/author/george-jewell), on Jan 29, 2020 1:41:22 PM [![Why Manufacturing Traceability is a Necessity](https://www.eflexsystems.com/hubfs/Track%20and%20Trace/Traceability.png)](https://www.eflexsystems.com/lean-manufacturing-blog/why-manufacturing-traceability-is-a-necessity) 5 Compelling Arguments for a Manufacturing Traceability Solution - In the manufacturing sector, the ability to track and trace parts and products throughout the production environment is becoming more critical … [Read Story **](https://www.eflexsystems.com/lean-manufacturing-blog/why-manufacturing-traceability-is-a-necessity) Topics:[Traceability](https://www.eflexsystems.com/lean-manufacturing-blog/topic/traceability)[Manufacturing Integrated Platform](https://www.eflexsystems.com/lean-manufacturing-blog/topic/manufacturing-integrated-platform)[Quality Management](https://www.eflexsystems.com/lean-manufacturing-blog/topic/quality-management) ## [A Prescription for Digital Traceability](https://www.eflexsystems.com/lean-manufacturing-blog/a-prescription-for-digital-traceability) by [George Jewell](https://www.eflexsystems.com/lean-manufacturing-blog/author/george-jewell), on Jan 7, 2020 3:19:07 PM [![A Prescription for Digital Traceability](https://www.eflexsystems.com/hubfs/GettyImages-1135140607.jpg)](https://www.eflexsystems.com/lean-manufacturing-blog/a-prescription-for-digital-traceability) Sophisticated new track-and-trace solutions can be an essential tool for medical manufacturers In recent years, the emergence of sophisticated new track-and-trace tools and technologies has given manufacturers powerful new capabilities … [Read Story **](https://www.eflexsystems.com/lean-manufacturing-blog/a-prescription-for-digital-traceability) Topics:[Medical](https://www.eflexsystems.com/lean-manufacturing-blog/topic/medical)[Traceability](https://www.eflexsystems.com/lean-manufacturing-blog/topic/traceability)[Industry 4.0](https://www.eflexsystems.com/lean-manufacturing-blog/topic/industry-4-0)[Quality Management](https://www.eflexsystems.com/lean-manufacturing-blog/topic/quality-management) ## [Advantages of Digital Manufacturing Traceability & Product Genealogy](https://www.eflexsystems.com/lean-manufacturing-blog/advantages-of-digital-manufacturing-traceability-and-product-genealogy) by [George Jewell](https://www.eflexsystems.com/lean-manufacturing-blog/author/george-jewell), on Nov 11, 2019 8:03:46 PM [![Advantages of Digital Manufacturing Traceability & Product Genealogy](https://www.eflexsystems.com/hubfs/serial_number_report.jpg)](https://www.eflexsystems.com/lean-manufacturing-blog/advantages-of-digital-manufacturing-traceability-and-product-genealogy) At its core, manufacturing is about stuff. Taking small things and putting them together in ways that create bigger and more sophisticated things. Refining raw materials into more complex and … [Read Story **](https://www.eflexsystems.com/lean-manufacturing-blog/advantages-of-digital-manufacturing-traceability-and-product-genealogy) Topics:[Traceability](https://www.eflexsystems.com/lean-manufacturing-blog/topic/traceability)[Lean Manufacturing](https://www.eflexsystems.com/lean-manufacturing-blog/topic/lean-manufacturing)[Industry 4.0](https://www.eflexsystems.com/lean-manufacturing-blog/topic/industry-4-0)[Quality Management](https://www.eflexsystems.com/lean-manufacturing-blog/topic/quality-management) ## [Track and Trace for Small Food Manufacturers](https://www.eflexsystems.com/lean-manufacturing-blog/track-and-trace-for-small-food-manufacturers) by [Thomas R. Cutler](https://www.eflexsystems.com/lean-manufacturing-blog/author/thomas-r-cutler), on Jun 27, 2018 5:29:23 PM [![Track and Trace for Small Food Manufacturers](https://www.eflexsystems.com/hubfs/Screen%20Shot%202018-06-27%20at%204.48.53%20PM.png)](https://www.eflexsystems.com/lean-manufacturing-blog/track-and-trace-for-small-food-manufacturers) Article Published Food Quality & Safety, June 25, 2018 For decades, solutions vendors have used the generic phrase “track and trace,” which suggests manufacturing traceability and quality control solutions that … [Read Story **](https://www.eflexsystems.com/lean-manufacturing-blog/track-and-trace-for-small-food-manufacturers) Topics:[Articles & Publications](https://www.eflexsystems.com/lean-manufacturing-blog/topic/articles-publications)[Traceability](https://www.eflexsystems.com/lean-manufacturing-blog/topic/traceability)[Food Industry](https://www.eflexsystems.com/lean-manufacturing-blog/topic/food-industry) ** Prev [All Posts](https://www.eflexsystems.com/lean-manufacturing-blog/all) Next ** ### The Blog Our team is a creative bunch that loves learning and pushing the limits to find the best solutions for today's lean manufacturers.  Internal discussions at the office might range from new features that manufacturing process control software should have to machine learning, blockchain technology, or what the future of AR on the plant floor looks like. 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