Pharmaceutical Traceability Software

Pharmaceutical management solutions for DSCSA serialization support, GMP records, and fast, targeted recalls.

KnarrTek's pharmaceutical management solutions, BellHawk and MilramX, work as pharmaceutical traceability software for manufacturers and distributors, with real-time lot and serial tracking, serialization and GS1 labeling support, and audit-ready traceability records for 21 CFR Part 11, DSCSA, and GMP environments.

Every scan feeds one record, so a recall stays as narrow as the problem that caused it, and consumer safety and brand reputation stay protected. KnarrTek software supports documentation. It does not certify compliance, and compliance responsibility remains with the customer.

  • Lot & Serial Tracking
  • GS1 Label Automation
  • Barcode & RFID Capture
  • ERP Integration
What KnarrTek Does

What KnarrTek pharmaceutical management solutions actually do

BellHawk and MilramX are pharmaceutical management solutions and pharmaceutical traceability software, not paperwork you assemble after the fact when an auditor or a recall shows up. They capture lot, serial, and component data the moment it moves, so the traceability record is already built by the time anyone asks for it.

Tracking 01

Real-time lot and serial tracking

Barcode and RFID scans update material, lot, and unit status the moment they move, so what is in the system matches what is on the line.

Serialization 02

Serialization and GS1 labeling support

Unit-level serial numbers and GS1 barcodes are generated from the same record that tracks the product, so the label always matches the history behind it.

Records 03

Audit-ready traceability records

Every scan writes to the record automatically, so documentation for FDA and DSCSA audits is assembled as work happens instead of rebuilt under deadline.

Recalls 04

Rapid, targeted recalls

One-step-forward and one-step-back traceability shows which units are affected, instead of pulling an entire lot to be safe.

The Gaps Today

The traceability gaps pharmaceutical operations deal with today

These gaps show up across manufacturers, distributors, and multi-site operations alike, and they are the ones these pharmaceutical management solutions are built to close.

Recalls 01

Recall scope you cannot control

Without lot- and serial-level traceability, a single defect can force a recall of an entire production run instead of the units actually affected.

Paperwork 02

Manual serialization and records

Assembling traceability records by hand from paper batch logs and spreadsheets eats staff time and leaves gaps that are hard to explain during an inspection.

Systems 03

Fragmented systems

When the ERP, the quality system, and paper logs do not talk to each other, staff spend time reconciling records instead of moving product through the line.

Cost 04

Rising operational costs

Manual data entry, rework from transcription errors, and duplicate systems add hidden cost that is hard to see until it is added up over a year.

Five Connected Capabilities

What BellHawk does in pharmaceutical management solutions

BellHawk is a manufacturing execution system (MES) and warehouse management system (WMS) for pharmaceutical manufacturers and distributors, which makes it pharmaceutical inventory management software and pharmaceutical track and trace software in one. It replaces paper forms and manual data entry with barcode scanning and mobile devices, and it supports documentation for 21 CFR Part 11, DSCSA, and GMP environments.

Wide view of a pharmaceutical production line with barcode scanning and labeling stations, illustrating the pharmaceutical management solutions and pharmaceutical traceability software KnarrTek builds for manufacturers and distributors
Materials 01

Materials tracking

Monitor materials by lot and serial number, storage location, expiration date, quality control status, and hazardous material classification.

Records 02

Traceability records

Capture the ingredients used in each product, so forward and backward traces point to the origin of a defect and keep recall scope small.

Quality 03

Quality assurance

Document each production step, including quality checks and test results, to support GMP and internal quality procedures.

Labels 04

Label automation

Generate GS1 barcode labels tailored to products and customers, printed from the same record that tracks the lot.

Insight 05

Live data insights

See inventory, production progress, equipment use, labor, quality checks, and order fulfillment in one place.

Integration 06

ERP integration

Connect to ERP and accounting platforms such as QuickBooks or Oracle through MilramX, without replacing current business systems.

How the System Connects

From raw material receiving to a traceability record: how pharmaceutical management solutions connect

BellHawk supports a wide range of pharmaceutical operations, helping manufacturers and distributors improve traceability, inventory visibility, and production control across regulated environments. It provides real-time tracking for materials, inventory, assets, and production activity, and it integrates with existing ERP and accounting platforms.

Pharmaceutical management solutions diagram: receiving, compounding, and packaging scans feed the BellHawk traceability record, which drives GS1 labels, serialization, and ERP updates through MilramX
Where It Fits

Four common uses

  • Pharmaceutical manufacturing and packaging, with traceability and quality control.
  • RFID asset management for multi-site operations, plus real-time product labeling.
  • Multi-site operations, tracking across distributed plants and distribution centers.
  • ERP and accounting integration with systems like QuickBooks or Oracle, avoiding costly replacements.
Next Step

Discuss your traceability requirements

Tell us what you make or distribute and where your pharmaceutical management records break down today. We will say plainly whether KnarrTek is a fit and where to start. See traceability software for the capability behind this page, or contact us.

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Manufacturing and Distribution Efficiency

What happens to a lot in pharmaceutical management solutions as it moves through production

Each stage is a real step in a BellHawk-enabled operation, and each one writes something to the record. The traceability record builds itself, recalls stay narrow, and downstream systems stay current without re-keying.

01Receive

Receive and track

Raw materials are received and tracked by barcode scan on arrival, giving accurate inventory from the first scan.

Materials
02Produce

Produce and verify

Mixing, compounding, and packaging are monitored in real time, with quality checks and GS1 label printing along the way.

Production
03Report

Distribute and report

Picking, packing, and shipping run on real-time data, while traceability records stay ready for regulatory audits.

Records
Pharmaceutical management solutions workflow diagram: receive and track materials, produce and verify with quality checks, then serialize, label, and report with a traceability record synced to ERP
The Record a Recall or Audit Needs

Serialization and DSCSA traceability in pharmaceutical management solutions, built as work happens

DSCSA serialization software is only useful if the traceability record behind it is complete and fast to pull. BellHawk assembles it as raw materials are received, compounded, packaged, and serialized, so the chain of custody for a unit is one lookup away instead of a week in paper batch records. See the FDA overview of the Drug Supply Chain Security Act for the requirements themselves.

Technician scanning a GS1 serialized barcode label on a finished package, illustrating how pharmaceutical management solutions from KnarrTek assemble the traceability record at the point of work
Pharmaceutical management solutions diagram: lots, compounding, and packaging feed a GS1 serialized label and a traceability record that links forward to chain of custody and backward to suspect product investigation
Labels 01

GS1 serialization and labeling

Unit-level serial numbers and GS1 barcodes are generated from the production record, so the label on the package matches the history behind it.

Records 02

Traceability record assembly

Every receipt, compounding step, packaging run, and quality check writes into the same record, assembling transaction history without hand entry.

Investigations 03

Suspect product investigation

A suspect-product notice links back to the specific lot and materials involved, so an investigation starts with the record instead of a search.

Cloud, On-Premise, and Multi-Site

Deployment flexibility for pharmaceutical management solutions

The platforms adapt to how and where operations run, with minimal disruption during implementation and room to grow as site count and volume increase.

Cloud 01

Browser-based access

Cloud-hosted tracking for inventory, lots, and production status, visible the moment they are scanned, with no local server to maintain.

Mobile 02

Rugged mobile and offline capture

Mobile devices capture barcode and RFID scans on the line even with limited connectivity, and synchronize once a connection is restored.

Multi-Site 03

Multi-site networks

Data capture stays local at each site while centralized dashboards give leadership visibility across plants and distribution centers.

Real-Time Decision Support

Where MilramX extends pharmaceutical management solutions with automation

MilramX is a real-time, rules-based decision support and integration platform, built on the Microsoft stack (Visual Studio, IIS, SQL Server). It connects BellHawk with ERP, QuickBooks, Oracle, and other systems so managers get timely information to act on.

Automation 01

Smart automation

An intelligent-agent framework manages parallel tasks such as data transfers and notifications.

Data 02

Data integration

Collects data from multiple systems and converts it into High Level Data Objects (HLDOs) for streamlined operations.

Dashboard 03

Operations dashboard

Monitors purchase orders, work orders, move orders, and shipments in real time.

Errors 04

Error management

Automated error detection and correction keeps operations running, with alerts for IT support when needed.

Integration 05

Adaptable integration

Connects with ERP, CRM, and other systems, supporting pharmaceuticals and related industries such as medical supply chains.

Resources

White papers

Read the technical background behind these pharmaceutical management solutions in KnarrTek's white paper library.

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What Changes on the Line and in Quality

Why pharmaceutical operations choose KnarrTek pharmaceutical management solutions

KnarrTek addresses the challenges of modern pharmaceutical manufacturing, from serialization to documentation, by replacing manual paperwork with data captured at the point of work.

Traceability 01

Rapid traceability

One-step-backward and one-step-forward tracking supports FDA and DSCSA documentation and minimizes recall scope.

Quality 02

Fewer errors and less rework

Scanning replaces re-keying, which reduces transcription errors, rework, and reconciliation between the line and quality.

Safety 03

Safer operations

Tracks materials and personnel to help reduce risk and support consumer safety.

Efficiency 04

Operational efficiency

Real-time visibility and automation reduce manual processes and improve inventory and production management.

Scale 05

Room to grow

Configured for single sites and multi-site operations, with customization to fit unique business needs.

Audits 06

Audit-ready documentation

Traceability and serialization records are assembled automatically, ready when an inspector or auditor asks.

Representative Application Patterns

Two ways pharmaceutical management solutions are deployed

These are representative patterns rather than a specific operation's results, described so you can recognize which one resembles your own.

Pattern 1 · Single Site

Serialization tied to a single production record

A single-site manufacturer deploys BellHawk to log raw materials at receiving, track compounding and packaging in real time, and generate GS1 labels and traceability records automatically. MilramX synchronizes results with the ERP, so quality holds and releases stay consistent no matter who is reviewing them.

Intended to improve: faster record assembly, narrower recall scope, and less manual reconciliation between the line and quality.

Pattern 2 · Multi-Site

Consistent records across every facility

A multi-site manufacturer or distributor deploys BellHawk at each location to capture receiving, compounding, and shipping activity, with mobile devices supporting offline capture where connectivity is limited. MilramX consolidates lot status, inventory, and quality data into dashboards for leadership, without requiring every site to run on the same network.

Intended to improve: one consolidated view across sites, faster identification of which location needs support, and consistent serialization wherever product ships from.

These are representative patterns, not guaranteed outcomes. Results depend on scope, volume, network availability, process design, integrations, procedures, training, and user adoption.

Run a Tighter Traceability Record

Turn manual traceability records into a system that builds them for you.

Start with the gap causing the most exposure: serialization, record assembly, or system integration. Call 774-415-7878 or email Sales@KnarrTek.com and you will get quick, friendly answers from people who know the software. KnarrTek works from offices in Millbury, Massachusetts and Panama City, Florida, and operates globally, with current accounts in Mexico and Canada.

  • Lot & serial tracking
  • GS1 labels
  • Cloud or on-premise
  • ERP integration
Pharmaceutical Management FAQ

Common questions about pharmaceutical management solutions

Practical answers about BellHawk, MilramX, and what changes on the line once an operation starts using them. See also the industrial tracking software FAQs.

Do these pharmaceutical management solutions cover medical devices or UDI labeling?

No. UDI labeling and Device History Records are medical device requirements, not drug requirements. This page is built around prescription pharmaceuticals: DSCSA serialization, 21 CFR Part 11, and GMP documentation. If you make or distribute medical devices or supplies, KnarrTek's Medical Traceability Solutions page covers UDI and device-specific needs.

Is BellHawk pharmaceutical traceability software?

Yes. BellHawk captures lot, serial, material, and process data at the point of work and links it in one record, which is what pharmaceutical traceability software does. MilramX adds ERP integration and rules-based alerts. KnarrTek software supports documentation, and compliance responsibility remains with the customer.

Can BellHawk work as pharmaceutical track and trace software?

Yes. A forward trace shows where a lot or unit went, and a backward trace shows what materials and steps produced it. Because every receipt, production step, and shipment writes to the same record, pharmaceutical track and trace software built on BellHawk can answer both questions from one lookup.

Does KnarrTek offer DSCSA serialization software?

KnarrTek's pharmaceutical management solutions support serialization: unit-level serial numbers and GS1 barcodes generated from the same record that tracks the product. The software supports DSCSA documentation but does not certify compliance, and compliance responsibility remains with the customer.

Can BellHawk be used as pharmaceutical inventory management software?

Yes. BellHawk is also a warehouse management system, so it tracks pharmaceutical inventory by lot, serial number, storage location, expiration date, and quality status, and it supports picking, packing, and shipping with barcode scanning. It can run alongside your ERP rather than replace it.

Is this different from KnarrTek's Biotech Traceability Solutions page?

Yes. This page covers prescription drug manufacturing and distribution, including serialization and GS1 labeling for the finished, packaged product. The biotech page goes deeper on upstream biotech and biopharmaceutical manufacturing, lot and batch genealogy, and CDMO and CRO operations. Organizations that handle both can use both.

What if I only run a single site?

That works. All of these pharmaceutical management solutions apply to a single site from day one. BellHawk and MilramX deploy the same way whether you run one facility or coordinate several, so you can start small and add sites later.

How does DSCSA serialization support work in these pharmaceutical management solutions?

Unit-level serial numbers and GS1 barcodes are generated from the same record that tracks the product through production, so the label printed matches the lot, material, and history data behind it. There is no separate labeling system to keep in sync. KnarrTek supports serialization documentation, and compliance responsibility remains with the customer.

Does the software certify GMP or FDA compliance?

No. BellHawk's traceability and historical data capture support the documentation that Good Manufacturing Practices call for, but software cannot certify compliance. Certification and enforcement come from FDA inspection and accredited bodies, and compliance responsibility remains with the customer.

Does BellHawk work on the line without a live connection?

Mobile devices support offline store-and-forward capture, so line staff can scan materials, update status, and record results with limited connectivity. Captured data synchronizes once a connection is restored. Ask us how this is configured for your network and devices.

Can pharmaceutical management solutions from KnarrTek integrate with our ERP or accounting system?

Yes. MilramX synchronizes BellHawk's inventory, production, and quality data with ERP, CRM, and other business systems such as QuickBooks or Oracle. This reduces duplicate data entry and avoids the cost and disruption of replacing a system. The scope of each integration is agreed with you before work begins.

What deployment options do pharmaceutical management solutions offer?

There are three. Browser-based cloud access suits operations that want tracking without infrastructure. On-premise suits facilities that need full IT control. Multi-site configurations keep data capture local at each site while central dashboards show leadership every location.

What is the difference between BellHawk and MilramX?

BellHawk captures barcode and RFID scan data on materials, lots, and units at receiving, compounding, packaging, and shipping. MilramX sits on top of that data and adds rules-based automation, alerts, and integration with ERP and other systems. Most operations start with BellHawk for traceability control and add MilramX when they need automated cross-system coordination.

How do pharmaceutical management solutions help if a recall happens?

One-step-forward and one-step-back traceability shows which lots, materials, and finished units are affected by an issue, instead of pulling an entire production run to be safe. That is the difference between a narrow, targeted recall and a broad, costly one.

Do we have to choose between barcode and RFID?

No. BellHawk reads barcode and RFID data side by side, so an operation can use whichever capture method fits each workflow, on the same line, without maintaining separate systems. The white paper on barcodes versus RFID for work-in-process tracking explains how to compare them.

Can pharmaceutical management solutions scale from one facility to several sites?

Yes. Multi-site configurations give leadership a consolidated view without a system overhaul as you grow. Each site keeps capturing its own data locally, and dashboards roll it up across plants and distribution centers.

What is a DSCSA traceability record?

It is the history of a package as it moves through the supply chain: who handled it, what it contained, and where it went. BellHawk builds this history as work happens, by writing each receipt, compounding step, packaging run, and quality check into one record. Refer to the FDA's DSCSA page and your own compliance team for the requirements that apply to you.

Do KnarrTek pharmaceutical management solutions support GS1 barcodes and labels?

Yes. BellHawk generates GS1 barcode labels tailored to products and customers, printed from the same record that tracks the lot. Because the label comes from the production record, it always matches the data behind it.

Which regulations do these pharmaceutical management solutions relate to?

The software is designed to support documentation for 21 CFR Part 11 electronic records, DSCSA product tracing, and GMP procedures. It supports documentation and does not certify compliance. Compliance responsibility remains with the customer, so confirm requirements with your quality and regulatory teams.

Can pharmaceutical management solutions track expiration dates and storage locations?

Yes. Materials are tracked by lot and serial number, storage location, expiration date, quality control status, and hazardous material classification, so the system shows what is on hand, where it is, and whether it can be used.

How are quality holds and releases handled?

Quality status follows the lot in the record. A lot can be placed on hold, cleared, and released, and each change is stored with the scan that caused it. This gives quality staff a clear history and prevents held material from moving without a record.

Which KnarrTek product should a pharmaceutical operation start with?

For pharmaceutical management solutions, it depends on how much of the operation runs through the system and how you deploy. BellHawk Online suits cloud lot and inventory tracking. WIPtracker suits on-premise control from receiving through shipping. SmartOps24x7 adds rules-based alerts across sites. The package comparison page shows the differences, and we can help you choose.

Does this replace our ERP?

No. These pharmaceutical management solutions collect data at the point of work and pass it to your ERP or accounting system through MilramX. Your ERP stays in place, and the shop floor and warehouse data it receives becomes more current and more complete.

How long does it take to get started?

It depends on scope. A single site tracking a few processes is a smaller project than several sites connected to an ERP. We scope the work together, agree on what to track first, and expand step by step. Call or email for a realistic picture for your operation.

Can I try BellHawk before I buy?

KnarrTek has a BellHawk trial page. Contact us to ask what the trial includes and whether it suits a pharmaceutical operation. A short conversation about your workflow first makes the trial more useful.

Where is KnarrTek located, and do you work outside the United States?

KnarrTek works from offices in Millbury, Massachusetts and Panama City, Florida, and operates globally, with current accounts in Mexico and Canada. You can call 774-415-7878 or email Sales@KnarrTek.com for quick, friendly answers from people who know the software.

Where can I learn more before talking to someone?

Read the white papers by Dr. Peter Green, browse the demo and support videos, or look through the industrial tracking software FAQs on the KnarrTek site. When you are ready, call or email and we will answer your questions directly.

How do I get started with pharmaceutical management solutions from KnarrTek?

Call 774-415-7878 or email Sales@KnarrTek.com with a short description of your operation and the gap causing the most exposure, such as serialization, record assembly, or system integration. We will suggest where to start and which package fits.