Reduce Product Recalls

Improve product quality to reduce recalls

The actual cost of a product recall can be staggering, without considering brand perception damage and the associated impact on future sales. Having a Track, Trace and Control (TTC) system in place can reduce the number of products to be recalled by orders of magnitude.

Less defective parts with Cogiscan TTC error-proofing

Through automated Track, Trace and Control of materials and manufacturing processes, the Cogiscan solution prevents defective products from being created in the manufacturing process due to material handling errors.

Quick containment of defective batches

If a defect occurs, Cogiscan TTC is able to maintain outbound product quality with quick containment of batches. By catching potential issues in real time, you can inexpensively prevent problems from leaving the work cell or manufacturing area. Critical item level traceability allows for quick containment of parts that may have undergone suspect or incorrect manufacturing processes.

Complete traceability to locate defects and troubleshoot problem areas

Because of the fully automated traceability of the Cogiscan solution, the root causes of defects are quickly identified. As a result, problem areas can be pinpointed, enabling you to fix the issue before it becomes a major crisis. If the defect is related to a faulty batch of parts, it is possible to identify the list of all products that were built using the defective parts. The Cogiscan TTC solution provides a complete history of the product lifecycle, enabling precise troubleshooting and minimizing the number of products that need to be returned if a recall occurs.