FEATURE COVER STORY
EPC ENSURES COMPLETE UNIT TRACEABILITY FOR EXPLOSIVES WITH ZETES COLLABORATIVE SUPPLY CHAIN SOLUTIONS
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he EPC Group specialises in the manufacture, storage, distribution,
and implementation of explosives for civil applications. On 1st April 2015, Zetes had to comply with new European regulations. In fact, two directives were imposed on companies in this sector: complete unit-level traceability of items across the whole logistics chain. Until then, the group had provided
traceability of its products on its seven production sites and its 53 European depots through batch number management. Traceability was then essentially based on the quantities produced. To provide unit and global traceability on all logistics processes, the EPC Group had to reorganise all of its operations. The purpose was to find a partner able
to implement a unique unit-level traceability solution on the whole distribution chain, Europe-wide. Zetes was able to respond positively
to every point of the EPC Group's expression of needs. “Zetes satisfied the requirements in terms of geographical coverage, technical expertise, and functional architecture,” says Carmen Neira - FAQ Logistique Conseil. To ensure complete unit-level traceability, six production lines were equipped with the ZetesAtlas Packaging Execution solution. The solution manages marking and serialisation at each packaging level: item, box, pallet. Each item, of whatever size, now has a Datamatrix with a unique serial number so that it can be tracked throughout its life. In addition to identification, ZetesAtlas handles the aggregation and control of data in real time, an essential phase in the implementation of unit-
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level traceability. Once the items have been produced,
marked, identified, and aggregated, they are routed to the 53 logistics warehouses of the EPC Group, where the ZetesMedea logistics solution ensures the continuity of product traceability. For this purpose, operators are equipped with mobile terminals that can register products at each stage in the chain. Initially, the solution manages the reception of goods and their placement in their storage locations. In addition to inventory management, ZetesMedea is able to manage order preparation and shipping. The ZetesChronos proof of delivery module ensures traceability of the loading of products into lorries, until delivery to the end customer with recorded proof of delivery. The information chain is not broken at
any time. All product handling logistical events are tracked and recorded, even for return flows. For security reasons, the EPC Group often needs to retrieve products that were not used by customers within the time limits. Here again, ZetesMedea provides unit return processing and easy product reintegration into stock. Finally, to be able to respond quickly
and easily to any requests for information by the public authorities, the EPC Group chose ZetesOlympus Track & Trace, a secure portal for the management and tracking of activities at each stage of product life. This tool has the capability to retrieve all the logistics events of each item manufactured, thereby satisfying the total traceability objective. “What impressed us with Zetes was its expertise in the field of unit-level
traceability, its technical skills, and the commitment of its support teams,” concludes the EPC Group.
Zetes
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Our product traceability software ZetesOlympus helps leading organisations across EMEA to overcome their serialisation and traceability challenges, from pharma and food right through to grocery, luxury goods and cosmetics. With our track and trace platform, you will know exactly what is happening at any given time. ZetesOlympus is our cloud based collaborative data event
platform. This product traceability software been designed to provide traceability across your supply chain network. You can use it with our portfolio of data capture solutions starting at the packaging line with ZetesAtlas for product serialisation through to ZetesMedea solutions for the warehouse. ZetesChronos is used for field delivery and ZetesAthena for in-store retail operations. Whatever industry you are in, ZetesOlympus gives your
staff accurate and up-to-date information regarding events, materials and assets. With this advanced product traceability software, you will have complete control over your operations including: • Custom information related to your product orders and
their components, raw materials or ingredients. • The past and present status of all logistics and transport
events across your end-to-end supply chain network. • Track & trace logistics units and returnable assets. When you use ZetesOlympus product traceability software
you can access and filter critical data from your internal systems as well as from supply chain partners. Although business needs will differ according to the
challenges you wish to address, we base our approach on three key areas: • Product information and alerts • Product availability information • Product order information Whether you need visibility of individual serialised items,
batch numbers or related purchase order data, you can access the Zetes dashboards, reports and alerts. Zetes is helping multiple industries comply with traceability regulation.
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