Batch number printing for CPG traceability on a production line

Batch Number Printing for CPG Traceability: A Complete Guide

Nicole RichieCPG Industry, Traceability & Packaging Coding

Author: Nicole Richie

In consumer packaged goods manufacturing, traceability depends on the ability to connect every finished product with the conditions under which it was produced. Manufacturers need to know when a product was made, where it was made, which production line was used, which raw materials or packaging components were involved, and where the finished product was shipped. Batch numbers create that …

How to print lot codes on cartons and cases

How to Print Lot Codes on Cartons and Cases: A Complete Guide

Christine LewisPackaging Coding & Traceability, Secondary Packaging

Author: Christine Lewis

Cartons and cases play a critical role in product identification, distribution, inventory management, and supply chain traceability. While primary packages typically carry consumer-facing information such as expiration dates, product identifiers, and retail barcodes, secondary packaging must also communicate accurate production and logistics data. Lot codes printed on cartons and corrugated cases help manufacturers, distributors, retailers, and warehouse teams connect packaged …