QC Software Executive’s Approach to Managing Product Recalls in the Warehouse

CINCINNATI - June 12, 2014 - PRLog -- Tracking and tracing product throughout the supply chain is no easy task. There are numerous suppliers and shipping routes across multiple jurisdictions with varying regulations. Regarding product recalls, manufacturers, distributors, and retailers are required to take immediate action when consumer health and safety are at risk.

“In the distribution center, a Tier-1 Warehouse Control System provides the speed and flexibility needed to manage large, frequently changing inventories. When two or more distribution channels are added to the equation, companies are managing a wider range of products and tracking additional variables,” states Rich Hite, President of QC Software, a provider of innovative warehouse control software throughout North America.

The amount of data tracked has been increasing, partly due to more Government regulations and  industry requirements . For example, to comply with FDA regulations, each drug package is assigned a unique 20-digit identification code that must be tracked. Distributors track a considerable amount of data on each item for proper storage and handling as well as traceability. As product moves throughout the warehouse, data is constantly updated to reflect a change in status.

Tracking and tracing product in the warehouse involves high-speed scanners that integrate with an automated labeling system. With a high-volume operation, distributors need software that can manage large amounts of data in real time using bar code and RFID technology as product quickly moves through the warehouse and out the door.

The Tier-1 Warehouse Control System integrates with the various types of material handling equipment as well as ERP and other host systems. It is capable of sub-second response times and consistently updates data which can then be sent to the host system.  The Tier-1 Warehouse Control System has the ability to maintain large databases and allows distributors to quickly add or remove inventory in the system.

Product traceability across the supply chain starts with the right infrastructure. Companies must be able to capture and share data in real time. For the dynamic distribution center, the Tier-1 Warehouse Control System provides a fast, reliable, and agile foundation.

For over eighteen years, QC Software has delivered the results that help companies succeed. Their leading-edge Tier-1 Warehouse Control System provides the flexibility, visibility, and control across warehouse operations that customers need to optimize resources and profitability. Through industry collaboration, customized training, and 24/7 support, QC Software ensures that each customer is fully leveraging their technology. In addition, QC Software helps customers develop a strategic focus to better manage new opportunities and future demands.