Manufacturing

Manufacturing traceability
at the unit level.

ProtectCode tracks every product unit from the production line through to the consumer. Serialised QR codes applied at production create a continuous data trail that feeds into your supply chain visibility dashboard in real time.

1,000+ brands across 26 countries
GS1 Digital Link ready
No app required to scan

Real-time platform data

100%

Unit-level scan visibility from packaging to consumer

26

Countries where ProtectCode is actively deployed

Real-time

Supply chain scan data with geographic, device, and time breakdown

GS1 Sunrise 2027 ready

All tiers include full GS1 Digital Link compliance. Ready for the 2027 retail POS transition from day one.

Manufacturing

Manufacturing traceability starts at the production line.

Most supply chain traceability solutions begin at the warehouse. ProtectCode begins at the production line. Every unit gets a unique serialised QR code at manufacture - creating a verifiable, scan-based record that follows the product through every stage of the supply chain.

The result is unit-level manufacturing traceability that enables recall precision, export compliance documentation, grey market monitoring, and consumer authentication - all from a single serialised QR code applied during the existing production process.

Unique serialised QR codes applied at manufacture

No special printing inks or varnishes required

Compatible with standard label printing and direct packaging print

Production line integration via REST API

Batch and run-level grouping alongside unit-level tracking

Compliant with pharmaceutical DSCSA and EU DPP requirements

Platform capabilities

Unit level

Every individual product unit tracked from manufacture to consumer scan

Real-time

Supply chain and consumer scan data updated live with no processing delay

Self-service

Dashboard access without needing to call the ProtectCode team for every report

Use cases

Manufacturing traceability applications.

ProtectCode is used by manufacturers across FMCG, pharmaceutical, wine, cosmetics, and export-focused industries.

Production run tracking

Associate every unit with its production run, batch number, and production parameters - without changing your existing production workflow.

Quality control documentation

Unit-level scan data provides a documentary trail for quality control audits, export compliance certificates, and regulatory submissions.

Recall precision

Recall specific production runs or batches without pulling entire product lines. Unit-level serialisation limits commercial impact and demonstrates regulatory compliance.

Export market monitoring

Track which specific production runs are reaching which export markets. Identify diversion and grey market activity before it damages brand or regulatory standing.

Production intelligence

Aggregate scan data from the supply chain feeds back into production planning. Which SKUs are moving fastest in which markets? The data tells you.

ERP integration

The ProtectCode REST API connects serialisation data to SAP, Oracle, and any ERP system - linking unit-level product intelligence to your operational systems.

Common questions answered.

Does manufacturing traceability require changes to the production line?

ProtectCode serialised QR codes are printed onto standard labels or directly onto packaging using existing printing equipment. No special inks, varnishes, or machinery modifications are required. Integration with existing line-speed label applicators is handled via the ProtectCode REST API.

What is the minimum order volume for manufacturing traceability?

ProtectCode scales from boutique manufacturers running a few thousand units per year. Volume tiers scale up to enterprise and custom pricing for very high volume manufacturers.

Does ProtectCode meet DSCSA pharmaceutical serialisation requirements?

Yes. ProtectCode's serialisation platform meets the DSCSA unit-level serialisation requirements for pharmaceutical products sold into the US market. See the Pharmaceutical page for full details.

Can manufacturing traceability data integrate with our existing ERP?

Yes. The ProtectCode REST API integrates with all major ERP systems including SAP, Oracle, Microsoft Dynamics, and NetSuite. API documentation is available at our Developers page.

Manufacturing traceability that starts at the line.

Book a demo and see how ProtectCode serialisation integrates with your existing production process.