Bottleneck offers a detailed traceability system designed for swift inventory recalls, focusing on precision and speed to ensure consumer safety and compliance with food safety regulations. This system enables direct lot code entry for easy identification, generates comprehensive downstream traceability reports to track product throughout the supply chain, and provides upstream and full-chain reporting options for complete visibility of a product's journey. The instant report generation feature promotes proactive management, allowing for real-time response to potential safety issues.

In instances where the lot number is known, the lot code field further simplifies the traceability process. Users can directly enter the lot code, allowing for a quick search and identification, thereby speeding up the recall process. If you would prefer to generate reports based on the inventory item and then select a lot, you also have the ability to do so. This feature is especially beneficial in urgent situations where time is of the essence in preventing potential health risks or containing a food safety issue.

Upon selecting the inventory item and lot, users have the option to generate a Downstream Traceability Report. This type of report is critical for tracing the path of a product through your production process. In case of a quality issue, knowing exactly where the product has gone ensures a targeted and efficient recall, limiting the scope of the impact and facilitating communication with affected parties.

The app also offers Upstream reporting for tracing the origins of ingredients or products, a valuable feature when identifying the source of a contamination. For a holistic overview, the 'Both' option allows users to track the complete journey of a product, particularly useful when an issue is identified in a work in progress. Such extensive traceability capabilities are indispensable for comprehensive risk assessments and for reinforcing a transparent supply chain.

The "Generate Traceability Report" button allows food and beverage manufacturers using Bottleneck to produce real-time reports, fostering a proactive approach to potential issues. This real-time reporting capacity can be a decisive factor in managing risks and maintaining compliance with food safety regulations. Once you have generated a traceability report you can quickly generate a CSV for export.

By incorporating such robust traceability functions, Bottleneck facilitates not only compliance with stringent food safety standards but also empowers manufacturers to take swift and effective actions in protecting consumers.