Module Guide

August 2, 2022

Module Guide – Inventory Management

Introduction Inventory Management is the most powerful module within V5 Traceability. Designed to scale from small warehouse operations to multi site storage and fulfilment centers requiring complex picking and distribution processes. This module guide will focus on the management of inventoried stock within V5 Traceability. ...

July 27, 2022

Module Guide – App Licenses

Introduction 'Licenses' in V5 Traceability refer to installed instances of either the V5 Control Center, V5 Terminal, or V5 WMS software. These instances will form the backbone of the client's manufacturing and traceability system, and this module guide will aim to provide a guide to ...

July 25, 2022

Module Guide – Printers

Introduction Label Printers play a key role in commodity identification for every stage of product manufacture - from ingredient receiving to finished product shipping. V5 Traceability supports a variety of printer models which use common languages including IPL or ZPL. Multiple types of label printers ...

July 15, 2022

Module Guide – Palletization

Introduction V5 Traceability simplifies pallet management in manufacturing and storage facilities by allowing easy construction & labeling or breakdown of pallets. By scanning the system generated pallet label, V5 Traceability identifies which cases belong to the pallet and which should be removed for individual orders. ...

July 14, 2022

Module Guide – Batching

Introduction Batches can be made using a variety of methodologies, depending on industry requirements, production volumes, and quality assurance requirements. Some batching operations require hand-weighed ingredients, whole bags and units, bulk ingredients and so on. The are also many production styles in batch weighing. Vertical ...

July 6, 2022

Module Guide – SPC

Introduction V5 Traceability features a module designed for quality assurance professionals to assist them in recording SPC (Statistical Process Control) sample data. Often, the sample data requirements are focused primarily on weight data, ensuring packs are maintaining a standard weight, with a tolerable Standard Deviation. ...

July 6, 2022

Module Guide – Formulation

Introduction Releasing formulations from product development laboratories to commercial production can be a complex and daunting process. V5 Traceability allows formulations to be industrialized with simplicity. Processes involving whole bag staging and remainder scale-up, step sequencing, container handling, scale control, submix assembly, operator instructions, and ...

July 4, 2022

Production Planning – Module Guide

Introduction Efficient Production Planning requires knowledge of current, unfulfilled sales orders, material requirements and current inventory levels. Over Production is costly and can lead to product expiration. Under Production impacts order fulfillment and increases product lead times. For these reasons production planning is vital. To ...

July 4, 2022

Module Guide – Locations

Introduction Dividing a factory into separate locations for warehousing and production can improve efficiency and organization. Warehouses can be used to store raw materials, finished goods, and other supplies, while production areas can be dedicated to manufacturing and assembly. This separation allows for more efficient ...

June 28, 2022

Module Guide – Units

Introduction Units of Measure are often a source of confusion in manufacturing environments. Units can relate to purchasing (pallets, cases, bags), manufacturing (lb, kg), and finished goods (cases, packs). V5 Traceability allows all units to be listed and rationalized to a base unit of measure. ...