ProLinc vs TraceSense

ProLinc is Ashton Potter’s product security and traceability software for manufacturers managing complex production, compliance, recall, and supply-chain requirements. It assigns serialized identities and records authentication, lot and batch activity, supply-chain events, and product components. A scan can reveal a product’s digital genealogy down to an individual component. The system processes high-volume data in real time, monitors facility- and item-specific production information, and can alert users when deviations occur. Centralized reporting, smart aggregation, and track-and-trace insights support production oversight. ProLinc uses a blockchain-enabled database to keep tamper-evident records available remotely, and its product page says it can scale to billions of products and records across facilities. An onsite server option is listed. ProLinc integrates with existing ERP and factory systems, including Oracle and SAP environments. Ashton Potter describes implementation partners, training, certification, webinars, tutorials, ongoing support, and customized online ordering and fulfillment services. Pricing is available on request.

TraceSense provides recipe weighing and electronic batch records for manufacturers that need ingredient lot traceability. Its records connect ingredient lots, weigh-ups, and sign-offs, with forward and backward tracing to follow lots through production. Users can set weighing tolerances, and the batch control module stops operators from proceeding when a weight falls outside them. Process checks can verify barcodes or QR codes, capture photos and documents, and require pass/fail results and actions. The modular system also covers production, quality, maintenance, stock, training, compliance, and dispatch. Listed ERP integrations include Sage, Microsoft Navision, and SAP; supported data flows include orders, stock, work orders, and process confirmations. TraceSense describes timestamped records, audit trails, and recall tools for businesses working toward BRC, SALSA, ISO, and customer audits. The cloud-based software can run alongside an existing ERP rather than replacing a full finance ERP. Its Terminal app runs on iPhones and iPads, and process checks can also use Android devices. Pricing is on request.