The article details the concept of Traceability, which involves systematically tracking product and material history across the supply chain, and highlights why traditional manual methods are insufficient for modern manufacturing. It then introduces Manufacturing Execution Systems (MES) as a vital tool to achieve full, real-time traceability and meet international standards.

Implementing MES for traceability helps factories significantly reduce product recall risks, gain essential access to global supply chains, and improve root cause analysis for production defects, thereby enhancing overall competitiveness and sustainability.