End-to-End Traceability. Compliance. Control.
Track every ingredient, batch, and finished product - from receiving to production to dispatch - in one integrated environment.
No obligation — we'll walk through your needs, free of charge.
- Batch-level traceability from raw material to customer invoice
- Recall-ready in minutes with upstream + downstream visibility
- Audit trails on demand for HACCP / ISO 22000 / FSSC 22000 programmes
- Shelf life + FEFO/FIFO control to protect margin and brand
Built for Food & Beverage · Mobile scanning enabled · Audit-ready logs · Integrated workflows
Why traceability is no longer optional
A single contamination event can cascade into full-scale recalls, regulatory scrutiny, and lasting brand damage. The speed at which you can identify affected batches, isolate impacted stock, and notify customers determines whether an incident remains contained—or becomes a crisis.
Retailers and food-service buyers now expect complete traceability documentation as a baseline requirement. Third-party audits for HACCP, ISO 22000, and FSSC 22000 demand that you produce upstream and downstream traceability records on demand—not after hours of spreadsheet archaeology.
Regulatory frameworks continue to tighten. FSMA 204, for example, introduces additional recordkeeping requirements for high-risk foods in the United States—pushing the industry toward digital, end-to-end traceability as a minimum standard.
The cost of getting it wrong
Industry estimates often cite recall direct costs around ZAR 10m (excluding reputational damage).
~ZAR 10m
Estimated direct recall cost
What you gain with Qmuzik Traceability
Recall-ready in minutes
Pinpoint affected batches, suppliers, and customers instantly—no spreadsheets, no guesswork.
Audit confidence (not audit panic)
Generate complete traceability reports on demand for any auditor, any standard, any time.
Shelf life control that protects margin
Enforce FEFO/FIFO automatically and reduce waste with real-time shelf-life visibility.
Operational clarity for managers
Live dashboards show production status, stock movements, and traceability gaps at a glance.
Lower admin via scanning + automation
Replace manual data entry with barcode scanning and automated lot tracking across the floor.
Better yield & cost visibility
Track input-to-output ratios per batch to identify waste, improve yield, and control costs.
Core traceability capabilities
Raw material → WIP → finished goods genealogy
- Full batch genealogy linking every raw material lot to the finished product it becomes
- Automatic parent-child batch relationships through production orders
- Genealogy tree view showing complete material flow
Recall management & rapid investigations
- One-click upstream and downstream traceability from any batch
- Instant identification of affected customers, orders, and stock locations
- Guided recall workflow with notification tracking and resolution logging
Compliance support (HACCP/ISO/FSSC) + audit trails
- Immutable audit logs for every transaction, adjustment, and approval
- QC checkpoint enforcement at configurable stages
- Export-ready reports aligned to HACCP, ISO 22000, and FSSC 22000 requirements
Costing, yield, waste visibility
- Track actual vs. expected yield per batch in real time
- Waste categorisation and trend analysis for continuous improvement
- Landed cost tracking tied to specific supplier lots
Inventory/warehouse optimisation + FEFO/FIFO + shelf life tracking
- Automated FEFO/FIFO picking suggestions based on expiry dates
- Shelf-life alerts and auto-quarantine for expired stock
- Multi-warehouse, multi-zone inventory visibility
Dashboards for ops/managers
- Real-time production, inventory, and traceability dashboards
- KPI tracking for yield, waste, shelf life, and audit readiness
- Configurable views for plant managers, QA leads, and executives
How it works
- 1
Capture
Capture supplier batch/lot at receiving via mobile scanning
- 2
Link
Link inputs to production orders and batches automatically
- 3
Track
Track QC checks, approvals, and temperature logs
- 4
Move
Move stock with scanning + label printing across zones
- 5
Report
Trace & report instantly for audits or recall investigations
Integrations & shop-floor readiness
- 📦 Barcode scanning + label printing for receiving, production, and dispatch
- 📡 Integration with automation environments (SCADA/RF where applicable)
- 📊 Reporting and financial integration with your existing accounting systems
Use cases
Recalls / Withdrawals
Trace affected batches in minutes, not days. Isolate stock and notify customers with confidence.
Customer Audits
Present complete traceability records on demand—no scrambling, no gaps.
Shelf Life Pressure
Automate FEFO picking and shelf-life alerts to reduce waste and protect margin.
Multi-site Operations
Centralised traceability across multiple plants, warehouses, and distribution centres.
High-volume Lines
Handle thousands of batches per day with scanning, automation, and real-time tracking.
Cold Storage Distribution
Maintain chain-of-custody visibility for temperature-sensitive products across the cold chain.
Frequently asked questions
What is the difference between one-up/one-down and end-to-end traceability?
One-up/one-down traceability records only your immediate supplier and customer for each batch. End-to-end traceability which QMUZIK provides links the complete chain from raw-material origin through every production step to the final customer invoice. This gives you full upstream and downstream visibility in a single query.
How does Qmuzik support audits for HACCP, ISO 22000, and FSSC 22000?
Qmuzik generates immutable audit trails as a by-product of daily operations. QC checkpoints can be enforced at configurable stages, and export-ready reports are aligned to the specific requirements of HACCP, ISO 22000, and FSSC 22000 frameworks.
How fast can a recall be executed?
With QMUZIK, a full upstream and downstream trace can typically be completed in under five minutes. You can identify every affected batch, every customer who received it, and every raw material involved—immediately.
Does Qmuzik support barcode scanning and label printing?
Yes. Qmuzik supports barcode and QR code scanning at receiving, production, and dispatch stages, along with label printing for pallets, cartons, and individual items.
Can Qmuzik integrate with our existing production and automation environments?
Yes. Qmuzik can integrate with SCADA systems, RF scanning environments, and third-party production monitoring tools where applicable.
How does shelf life and FEFO/FIFO control work?
QMUZIK tracks shelf life and expiry dates for every batch. During picking and dispatch, the system automatically suggests FEFO (First Expiry, First Out) or FIFO (First In, First Out) allocations and can quarantine expired stock automatically.
What data do we need to get started?
Typically, you need your item master data, supplier lists, BOMs/recipes, and warehouse/zone structure. Our implementation team will guide you through data preparation.
What does a typical implementation look like?
A standard traceability implementation takes 8–12 weeks, depending on complexity. It includes data migration, configuration, user training, and go-live support.
Ready to take control of traceability?
Don't wait for the next audit—or a recall—to expose gaps.
No obligation — we'll walk through your needs, free of charge.