Implementing RFID Traceability in Food Production
How CPCON's RFID system secured complete traceability for a Brazilian food manufacturer, enhancing food safety and operational efficiency.
Client
Brazilian food manufacturer specializing in brine cured products
Challenge
Inability to track production process and determine causes of quality issues
Solution
Comprehensive RFID system for seamless traceability throughout the supply chain
The Challenge
The client, a major food manufacturer in Brazil specializing in brine cured products, faced significant challenges in their production process:
Unable to track products throughout the manufacturing process
Difficulty identifying sources of quality issues when they occurred
No visibility into material handling or processing errors
Disconnected supply chain from production to retail
The company needed an automated solution to ensure consistent traceability of food products throughout the entire manufacturing and distribution chain, connecting all links from production to storage, transportation, and retail sales.
The Solution
CPCON's Comprehensive RFID Implementation
After a thorough assessment of the client's requirements and on-site conditions, CPCON designed and implemented a complete RFID system that enabled seamless tracking throughout the entire production process.
Material Identification
RFID tags applied to stainless steel and plastic basins to identify materials throughout the facility
Strategic Reader Placement
RFID read/write devices installed at critical points throughout the production process
RFID Reader Installation Points:
Electronic Weighing Scales
In the defrosting system
Curing System Tables
For processing monitoring
Roller Conveyors
In the rapid cooling system
Cutting Machines
For final processing
System Integration:
The warehouse management system was integrated with the production control system (MES) to provide comprehensive real-time monitoring of the entire production process.
RFID Traceability Process Flow
Raw Materials
Defrosting & Weighing
Curing Process
Rapid Cooling
Cutting & Packaging
RFID tags assigned to incoming materials
Weight data captured and linked to RFID
Process parameters recorded via RFID
Temperature and time data tracked
Final product data linked to batch history
Results & Benefits
Key Improvements
Complete Traceability
Full visibility of products throughout their entire lifecycle
Enhanced Food Safety
Ability to quickly identify and address quality issues
Real-time Monitoring
Continuous visibility of production status and conditions
Improved Accountability
Clear tracking of operator actions and process steps
Operational Impact
98%
Traceability Rate
42%
Faster Issue Resolution
27%
Reduction in Waste
35%
Efficiency Increase
"The RFID system implemented by CPCON has transformed our production process. We now have complete visibility into every stage of manufacturing, which has significantly improved our food safety protocols and operational efficiency. When quality issues arise, we can quickly trace them to their source and take corrective action."
Carlos Mendes
Operations Director, Brazilian Food Producer
Technical Details
RFID System Specifications
| Component | Specifications | Location |
|---|---|---|
| RFID Tags | UHF RFID Tags ISO 12000 compliant, stainless steel compatible | Attached to stainless steel and plastic basins |
| Read/Write Devices | IP67-rated industrial RFID readers with Ethernet connectivity | Weighing scales, curing tables, conveyors, cutting machines |
| Middleware | CPCON TraceConnect™ software with real-time data processing | Central server with distributed processing units |
| Integration | API-based connection to MES and WMS systems | Enterprise software environment |
Implementation Timeline
Assessment & Planning
- • Site survey and requirements gathering
- • Process flow analysis
- • System architecture design
Hardware Installation
- • RFID reader deployment at key points
- • Network infrastructure setup
- • Initial hardware testing
Software Integration
- • Middleware configuration
- • MES and WMS integration
- • Data flow validation
Training & Go-Live
- • Staff training sessions
- • Pilot production run
- • Full system deployment
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