GMP – Good Manufacturing Practice

This extension allows the user to reduce the manual transcription of data eliminating the use of keyboard mainly in the manufacturing area. By use of bar code readers it is possible to enter automatically codes of finished products, bulk products and raw materials. By use of scales connected to the computer it is possible to avoid manual transcription of weighted items, saving time and mistakes. This contributes to increase the credibility of company in terms of quality assurance.
 
Of course, a particular hardware must be installed, such as bar code printers and readers, also scales must be physically connected to the computer via serial port RS-232.
 
It is not necessary to install bar code and scale connection at the same time. They can be separately installed in different times, in the sense that it is possible to install the connection with scales without bar code.
 
The connection with scales is mostly helpful when employing ingredients for bulk products, so the system is able to check out the compatibility of the detected weight with the nominal weight indicated in the manufacturing ticket for that particular raw material, in that particular bulk product, in that particular phase. Non-matching weights are not accepted.
 
Also, connection with scales can be very helpful in QC to check out the filling level of liquid products: the system is able to detect the net weight of finished product and verify that’s included in the tolerated limits. Statistics are available to control the average of the filling activity on products.
 
It is also possible to use connection with scales and/or the bar code system in R&D in case a separated warehouse is used to feed the laboratory activity.