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Traceability

End-to-end traceability software

From raw materials to finished goods, easily track batches and items, so you can pinpoint issues, ensure quality output, and stay compliant without the headaches of manual entries.
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Track every movement, record every detail, and keep production transparent with automatic inventory updates and custom fields for upload documentation.

What is Traceability Software?

Traceability software gives businesses the ability to track every material and finished product throughout its lifecycle. It connects supplier deliveries, inventory movements, manufacturing steps, and shipments so you can see the full path of each batch or lot. With Digit, you can link supplier receipts to production runs, finished goods, and sales orders automatically. Each material’s lot or serial number stays tied to its source, quantity, and use, giving you a searchable, auditable trail that supports recalls, inspections, and internal reporting.
"With Digit, everything from our inventory to our production data is the word of truth. I can trust it. I can rely on it."
Joshua Burris
Co-Owner, On Foot Innovations

Batch and Lot Tracking

Digit records every batch movement automatically, so you can see where materials came from, how they were used, and where finished products were shipped. 

Including: 

  • Real-time tracking of items so you can see the exact movement of it 
  • Trace batches fast to find and fix issues
  • Barcode scanning to easily move items from warehouses or containers  
  • Get a quick overview with trace history for compliance

Serialized Inventory

Tag every item with a unique ID for full visibility, ideal for manufacturers handling products with a high-price tag or regulated products that need exact tracking.

Including:

  • Serialized labels with barcodes or QR codes 
  • Label splitting for partial movements 
  • Real-time tracking of each serialized item 
  • Know what materials were used and who made a final product
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“Digit has given us insight into current and upcoming stock. This has allowed us to procure more before we stock out.”
Adam Davis
Shipping & Receiving Manager, Upstate Beverage
“Our entire system has become much more streamlined thanks to both the software itself and the brilliant team behind it. It’s intuitive, clear, and packed with clever features that are rarely found in other ERPs.”
Ricardo Miranda
CEO & Co-founder, Attica Studios
“With Digit, everything from our inventory to our production data is the word of truth. I can trust it. I can rely on it.”
Joshua Burris
Co-Owner, On Foot Innovations
“With Digit, our speed and efficiency has most likely doubled, triple, or quadrupled. Digit has allowed us on every front to be faster, more precise, and it is allowing us to scale.”
Eliott Montgomery
Owner, No.1 Raw Materials
“Digit has been amazing. I love having all the data at my fingertips. I can pull it up on my phone, I can get it on my laptop, I can get it remotely. At any given time I know how much material I’ve got in stock and before I couldn’t do that.”
Joe Watkins
Division Owner, RC Plastics
“Digit has helped us better understand the innerworkings of our warehouse and inventory in real time. I like the attentiveness. We are a small business, so it is extremely appreciated to receive the level of dedicated care that we have received from the Digit team.”
Jackson Barnett
Sales and Strategy, ChemTick Coated Fabrics
“The impact Digit has had has been enormous, saving a lot of time, capturing a lot of data, streamlining a lot of processes; With a system that everyone loves to use.”
Tanner Thomas
Operations Manager, VersaCourt
“As a beverage company producing our own products and contract manufacturing, we needed a unified platform for assembly, sourcing, and traceability. Digit offered the best mix of usability and functionality.”
Chase Brooks
Founder, SolidLiquid
“Digit has exceeded our expectations! They've transformed how we handle our business processes, providing seamless implementation and outstanding ongoing support. The software is both powerful and easy to navigate. We couldn't be happier with our choice."
Joel Rodriguez
Director of IT, Armored Republic
“Now being able to have the insight, here’s our expected usage, here’s what I have on order, and here’s what’s in stock, and levying that against the orders we have, prevents downtime and makes our business run smoother."
Ben Jones
Co-Owner, On Foot Innovations
"Digit is easy to use and clean. The API is open which is a huge sell and the team is very responsive. It is reasonable cost in time and cash to implement unlike other ERPs/MRPs we have considered."
Nathan Whitehouse
CEO, Drayhorse
"Having accurate real-time information let’s us know exactly what to ship, when to ship, without the headaches of having to go through all these Excel spreadsheets."
Dale Jackson
Shipping Manager, VersaCourt
"There comes a moment where an organization outgrows the capabilities of Excel. We were at that point. It was a band-aid and Digit came in and provided us a real solution to move forward and grow with."
Adam Bolin
VP Distribution & Fulfillment, VersaCourt
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Regulations and Compliance

Digit keeps your records organized and accessible, allowing you to attach certifications, test results, and quality checks to every batch. 

Including:

  • Upload COAs, SDSs, and supplier docs 
  • Record in-process and final QC checks 
  • Lot expiration and shelf-life monitoring 
  • Audit trails as items pass from supplier, production, to customer  

Inventory Control

Never lose track of what’s in stock or in-transit as Digit updates inventory levels in real-time, keeping your counts accurate. 

Including: 

  • Multi-location and bin-level tracking 
  • FIFO, LIFO, and aging control 
  • Get email alerts for reorder points 
  • Cost visibility by batch and lot

Less Guessing, More Clarity

Digit empowers your team to track and trace all your items
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frequently asked questions
We built Digit to make complex operations simple—and that includes our answers. Here’s everything you should know before getting started.
Can Digit handle lot and batch tracking?
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Yes. Digit tracks every lot or batch across suppliers, inventory locations, and finished goods. You can view where each lot was received, used, or shipped and link it directly to production and sales records.

Can Digit track traceability across multiple warehouses or contract manufacturers?
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Yes. Digit maintains full traceability even across multiple sites or third-party facilities. Every transaction is linked, ensuring you always know where each lot or container is stored and how it’s being used.

Why is traceability important for manufacturers?
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Traceability helps you maintain compliance, manage recalls, and verify product quality. With Digit, you can track supplier batches, record quality inspections, and prove exactly which materials went into each finished product. This protects your brand, reduces waste, and keeps customers confident in your process.

What is traceability software?
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Traceability software is a tool that is designed to help companies track where their materials came from, how they are made, and where they go after production. 

It records every step in the process of manufacturing a final product, from raw materials to finished goods, so you have a full understanding of a product’s history. Having traceability software in place means you can trace materials through the supply chain to confirm quality and meet safety rules. If there is a problem, you can quickly find which batches or items are affected and fix the issue fast.

Product traceability software also helps with compliance by keeping accurate records for audits and inspections. It improves quality control, reduces waste, and builds trust with customers because you can prove that products were made and handled correctly.

How does product traceability work?
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Digit makes it easy to track every product from start to finish. Each item, batch, or container gets its own code, like a barcode or serial number. As products move through the workstations and warehouses, Digit automatically records details such as where materials came from, when items were made, who worked on them, and where they were sent.

All this information stays in Digit, so teams can see what’s happening in real time across the entire business. 

If something goes wrong, you can use lot traceability software to find all of the affected products and nip any potential problems in the bud before it becomes something bigger or, even worse, triggers the need for a product recall. Having a proper system implemented means having a real-time view so you can improve the quality of your products, follow safety rules, and keep your customers protected.

What is the difference between lot tracking and serial number tracking?
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In Digit, both lot tracking and serial number tracking are features that you can take advantage of to help you trace products through manufacturing, storage, and shipping. However, if you want or need to use one, that is something entirely different. 

Lot tracking follows a group of items made together in the same batch. 

Every product in that batch shares one lot number, useful for industries like food, chemicals, and pharmaceuticals, where you need to track expiration dates, manage recalls, or check product quality. 

Serial number tracking gives each item its own unique code. This method of inventory tracking is used for high-value products or those that are complex to build or manufacture, such as electronics, machines, or medical devices, where each sub-assembly, part, or component must be trackable. 

Serial tracking helps manage repairs, warranties, and service records.

Digit supports both, so it’s easy for you to choose the level of traceability that best fits your particular operations and processes.

Why is traceability important in manufacturing?
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Traceability matters because it helps you make safe, high-quality products and run a smoother operation. 

Traceability allows you to follow materials and parts from suppliers to the final goods you ship out to the customer. This clear record helps teams spot problems early, fix them as soon as possible, and prevent them from happening again. 

Here are some of the important points of using a batch traceability software: 

  • Improves quality control: You can see which material or work station caused a defect. This makes root-cause analysis simple and helps you correct the process quickly. 
  • Supports regulatory compliance and risk management: Many industries must prove what they made, how they made it, and when. Traceability gives you the facts for audits and inspections. If a recall is needed, you can target the right lots instead of pulling everything. 
  • Boosts operational efficiency: Real-time tracking gives you better inventory control and more reliable delivery dates. It helps you plan production, cut delays, and keep lines moving. 

Strong traceability builds trust: Customers and partners feel confident when you can show a clear product history and act quickly if issues arise. It proves your commitment to safety and quality.

What is forward and backward traceability?
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Forward and backward traceability are two ways to track a product through its life.

Forward traceability means you start at the beginning and follow the product to the customer. For example, you can track a batch of raw materials as it goes into production, gets packaged, and is sent to stores. This helps you see where products end up, confirm deliveries, and quickly recall certain items if a part or ingredient is found to be bad.

Backward traceability works the other way. You start with a finished product and trace it back to where it came from. For example, if a customer reports a problem, you can follow that item back through packaging, production steps, and the batch of materials used. This helps you find the cause fast, like a broken part or a mistake in the process.

Both directions are important. Together, they give the manufacturer or auditor a clearer understanding of what an item has been through. The best supply chain traceability software can trace forward to protect customers and trace backward to find and fix problems at the source. 

How does traceability software help with recalls?
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Traceability software helps companies handle product recalls quickly and effectively. 

It keeps detailed records for every product, from raw materials to finished goods, so teams can find the exact batches that might be affected. Instead of recalling every product, companies can pull only the items that are linked to the problem.

The traceability system will show you where each product is and who received it. This makes the recall process faster and cuts down on mistakes that can happen when tracking by hand. It also helps find where the issue began, such as a supplier, material, or a step in production, so the problem can be fixed and stopped from happening again. 

By keeping all information in one connected supply chain traceability software, it makes recalls faster, safer, and more organized. This protects both customers and the company’s reputation.

What industries need traceability software?
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Traceability software is important in industries where safety, quality, and rules are critical. 

It helps companies track materials, parts, and products through every step of production and delivery, giving them full visibility and control.

Here are just a handful of industries that need traceability software: 

  • Food and beverage: Use traceability to make sure food is safe, manage recalls, and follow government regulations.
  • Pharmaceuticals and medical devices: It protects patients by tracking drugs and equipment from the factory to the point of use. 
  • Chemical manufacturers: Use it to manage safety data and follow compliance rules. 
  • Healthcare organizations: Track supplies, equipment, and medicines. 
  • Electronics brands: Use traceability to prove products are real and prevent counterfeiting.

Automotive, aerospace, and defense companies: Use it to confirm that every part meets strict safety and quality standards.

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