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CAI traceability gives you complete visibility and control across your supply chain. CAI ShopVue Material Traceability cuts recall response time from days to minutes, automates compliance, and eliminates manual data entry.
Traceability for every kind of manufacturing
Know what went into every product, where it came from, and where it went. CAI traceability connects raw materials, production, and shipment in one record, whether you run batches, build assemblies, or both.
Real-Time Lot Tracking
See every lot from receiving through shipment in real-time. Eliminate delays and reduce manual verification work.
Instant Recall Readiness
When recalls happen, pinpoint affected batches in minutes instead of days. Trace backward and forward instantly to protect your customers and brand.
Automated Compliance Documentation
Automatically capture lot codes, labeling, and certifications. Meet compliance standards without manual work.
Inventory Accuracy & Waste Reduction
Real-time barcoding and RFID eliminate manual counts and errors. Reduce spoilage and carrying costs while optimizing stock levels.
Integration Across Your Systems
Integrates with your ERP, WMS, and accounting systems—no rip-and-replace required. Plug in and gain visibility immediately.
In under two and a half years, we recovered almost 90% of our costs for the software, and that's just in saved time. ShopVue Material Traceability (formerly Radley Material Traceability) has also saved 20 hours a week of data entry and delivered 80% time savings on inventory.
Bryan Dial, SGESD Energy Resource Manager, St. George, Utah
WHY CAI
Purpose-Built for Your Industry
Traceability is built into CAI, not bolted onto one product. CAI Software serves process and discrete manufacturers, processors, and distributors. Traceability runs through the portfolio, so you can start where your operation is today and extend the same record as you grow. Each product captures lot and serial identity at the point of work, keeps genealogy in both directions, and produces the documentation auditors and customers request.
Built to Fit Your Operations
A recall, an audit, a customer complaint, and a counterfeit-part alert all ask the same question: what is in this product, and where else did it go? Manufacturers that answer in minutes contain the problem. Manufacturers that answer in days or weeks pay for it in scrap, lost customers, and regulatory exposure. Traceability is not a compliance project. It is the operating record of the plant, and it pays off in three ways.
AI-Powered for Smarter Decisions
It protects people. When a material is found to be contaminated, mislabeled, or out of specification, you can identify every affected unit and stop it before it reaches a patient, a consumer, or an aircraft.
Proven Across 6,200+ Customers
It satisfies regulators and customers. Auditors, retailers, and prime contractors now expect proof of origin, process, and disposition for every lot and serial number.
Integrates with What You Have
It improves the operation. The same genealogy that supports a recall shows where yield is lost, which supplier lots cause rework, and which process steps drift.
WHY CAI
Measurable Results
Reduce labor costs, speed recall response, and eliminate waste. ShopVue Material Traceability has delivered 90% ROI within 30 months.
Real Results From Real Customers
Savings
Time Savings & ROI
90% ROI in 30 months
One customer saved 20 hours per week on data entry and achieved 80% inventory management time savings. The system paid for itself immediately.
Speed
Instant Batch Traceability
Minutes, not days
When recalls happen, pinpoint affected batches in minutes. Protect your customers and brand before a problem escalates.
Capture at the source. Barcode and RFID scans replace manual entry, so the record is accurate when the material moves.
Trust
Industry Proven
Trusted across industries
Food & beverage, seafood, automotive, metal fabrication—wherever traceability matters, CAI ShopVue Material Traceability delivers.
Trace both directions. Start from a supplier lot and find every finished product it touched, or start from a customer complaint and find every ingredient and part inside.
AI
Apply AI where it helps
AI surfaces anomalies and forecasts demand, so small issues are caught before they become recalls.
One platform, from farm to customer: Maritech for seafood producers
Seafood runs on tight margins, perishable product and paperwork that has to be right. Decisions can’t wait for the Monday meeting, and a late truck or a missing certificate can cost more than the fish it was carrying. Maritech has worked with the seafood industry for 50 years. Since becoming part of CAI Software in […]
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Why Traceability Is a Must-Have in Modern Food & Beverage Manufacturing
In today’s food and beverage industry, even a minor labeling error or quality issue can trigger a costly, reputation-damaging recall. With FDA, FSMA, and GS1 standards putting tighter expectations on end-to-end transparency, manufacturers are under more pressure than ever to know exactly where every ingredient came from and where every finished product goes. That level […]
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Why Traceability Is Now Non-Negotiable in Automotive Parts Manufacturing
In today’s automotive industry, traceability isn’t just a competitive advantage—it’s a requirement. With recalls on the rise and regulations tightening, manufacturers and suppliers are under more pressure than ever to prove exactly where every part came from, how it was produced, and whether it meets quality standards. One missing data point can slow production, trigger […]
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Common Traceability Questions & Answers
What makes CAI traceability different from a barcode system?
Barcodes capture data. CAI traceability automates the full process, from lot tracking through production to compliance documentation, and applies AI to inventory planning to keep stock lean.
Does CAI cover both process and discrete manufacturing?
Yes. CAI Food Connex, CAI Mar-Kov, and CAI Maritech serve process operations. CAI ShopVue Material Traceability serves discrete and process plants, including food and beverage, seafood, automotive, and metal fabrication.
Which regulations does it support?
CAI traceability records the lot, serial, certification, and release data that regulators and customers require, including food safety, pharmaceutical, cosmetics, and aerospace quality frameworks. Talk to an expert about the requirements that apply to your products and markets.
Will I need to replace my current ERP or WMS?
No. CAI’s ShopVue Material Traceability integrates with your existing ERP, WMS, or accounting systems.
Does CAI offer traceability solutions for food, seafood, and automotive?
Yes. ShopVue Material Traceability includes industry-specific modules: food & beverage (lot codes, allergen management, recalls), seafood (catch weights, yield tracking, compliance), automotive (EDI, supplier tracking).
What support does CAI provide after implementation?
CAI provides ongoing support through a customer portal and dedicated teams, plus training, documentation, and community access. Enterprise customers receive prioritized support and regular business reviews.