Production & Traceability Glossary
Traceability Glossary
This Glossary provides a comprehensive list of terms and definitions related to traceability, from the most basic to the most complex. It is an invaluable resource for anyone working in manufacturing, helping them to understand and use traceability terms accurately.
Advanced analytics in manufacturing
Advanced analytics is a catch-all phrase for the newest tools and methods for extracting more meaning from big data.
Batch Manufacturing
Batch production refers to a method in manufacturing in which products are created as specified groups, or amounts, that each go through a series o...
Change Control
Change control refers to the systematic process of managing and implementing changes within a manufacturing or software environment. It involves do...
Cloud Manufacturing
Cloud manufacturing refers to running a manufacturing facility’s software systems and platforms on the cloud.
Condition Monitoring
Condition monitoring is one way to keep track of each piece of machinery’s status and to quickly pick up on any anomalies that might point to a pro...
Connected Enterprise
Connected Enterprise means having your processes aligned and connected across all functions, and your people and partners all working together to m...
Continuous Manufacturing
Continuous manufacturing, otherwise known as process manufacturing, is a flow production method in which factories are continuously producing goods...
Discrete Manufacturing
Discrete Manufacturing is the manufacturing practice of operating with a bill of materials (BOM) to create various parts of a product that are then...
IIoT (Industrial Internet of Things)
IIoT stands for the Industrial Internet of Things and refers to a network of connected devices in the industrial sector. It is a subset of the Inte...
Overall Line Efficiency (OLE)
Overall line efficiency, or OLE, is a metric used in a number of different manufacturing verticals.
Traceability
Traceability is the capability to trace something. In some cases, it is interpreted as the ability to verify the history, location, or application ...
Traceability Matrix
A traceability matrix is a document that details the technical requirements for a given test scenario and its current state. It helps the testing t...
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