Traceability software by industry: find the KnarrTek page that matches how you work.
KnarrTek offers traceability software by industry for 24 kinds of industrial and regulated operations, tracking materials, jobs, and shipments with barcode and RFID. Pick your industry below to see the workflow, the records, and the software that fit it.
Every page is written for the people who run the floor, the warehouse, or the lab. If your plant does not match one page exactly, start with the closest one and talk to us. We will tell you plainly whether KnarrTek is a fit.
Three steps to the right page in our traceability software by industry guide
You do not need to read every page of our traceability software by industry guide. Find your group, open the page closest to your plant, and decide whether to take the next step.
Find your group
Six groups cover all 24 pages. Use the links at the top of the page or scroll to the group that sounds most like your business.
Open the closest page
Each industry page explains the records that industry keeps, the problems paper and spreadsheets cause, and how KnarrTek handles them.
Ask us about your plant
Call or email with your questions. You get quick, friendly answers from people who know the software, and a straight answer on fit.
Traceability software by industry for aerospace, automotive, and defense
Serialized parts, controlled materials, and long production histories are the common thread in these three industries. Each page below shows how KnarrTek keeps part, lot, and shipment records together from receiving to delivery.
Defense Manufacturing
Serialized parts, secure equipment, and controlled materials tracked by barcode and RFID from receipt through program issue and shipment.
Defense Traceability Solutions AerospaceAerospace Manufacturing
Materials, parts, work-in-process, quality records, labels, and shipments tracked from receiving through delivery for OEMs and tier suppliers.
Aerospace Traceability Solutions AutomotiveAutomotive Suppliers
Materials, work-in-process, quality, labeling, part genealogy, and shipping connected for OEM suppliers and Tier 1, 2, and 3 plants.
Automotive Traceability SolutionsTraceability software by industry for life sciences and regulated manufacturing
Lots, expiry dates, labels, and recall readiness matter most in regulated work. KnarrTek software supports documentation for these industries. It does not certify compliance, and compliance responsibility remains with the customer.
Pharmaceutical
DSCSA serialization support, GMP traceability records, and fast, targeted recalls for finished drug products.
Pharmaceutical Management Solutions MedicalMedical Devices & Supplies
UDI labeling support, Device History Records, and narrow recalls for device and supply manufacturers.
Medical Traceability Solutions BiotechBiotech & Biopharma
Raw materials, reagents, samples, lots, labels, and containers tracked for biotech companies, biopharma manufacturers, and contract organizations.
Biotech Traceability Solutions LaboratoryLaboratory Operations
Materials, samples, and equipment tracked from intake to disposal, for lab directors, quality managers, and bench technicians.
Laboratory Traceability Solutions ChemicalChemical Processing
Raw materials, supplier lots, containers, batches, and shipments tracked for specialty chemical producers, blenders, and toll manufacturers.
Chemical Traceability Solutions Not sure?Compare regulated needs
Not sure which regulated page fits? Start with the traceability software capability page to see lot, serial, label, and recall features in one place.
Traceability SoftwareTraceability software by industry for precision and custom fabrication
Job shops and fabricators run many jobs across many work centers, and the material behind each job has to stay tied to it. These seven pages cover the trades where that matters most.
Electromechanical Assembly
Serialized component tracking and RFID-tracked assembly for motors, sensors, control panels, actuators, and wiring assemblies.
Electromechanical Manufacturing Solutions MetalMetal Fabrication
Job status and material yield from cut to ship across cutting, forming, welding, and finishing.
Metal Fabrication Traceability Solutions EngineeringEngineering Contractors
Material status, work-in-process, and tool and equipment location for EPC, design-build, and MEP contractors.
Engineering Contractor Traceability Solutions ConstructionConstruction Products
Materials, work orders, fabrication steps, labor, and delivery for building-product manufacturers.
Construction Traceability Solutions SteelSteel Processing
Coils, sheets, bars, heat numbers, certifications, and shipments for steel processors and distributors.
Steel Processing Software PlasticsPlastic Molding
Resin lots, molds, machines, scrap, rework, and finished goods for injection molding, blow molding, thermoforming, and extrusion.
Plastic Molding Manufacturing Software JewelryJewelry
Precious metals, gemstones, findings, tools, and jobs for workshops, vaults, and multi-location brands.
Jewelry Traceability Software Not listed?Ask About Your Trade
Do not see your trade? Describe what you make and how it moves through your plant, and we will tell you plainly whether KnarrTek fits.
Contact KnarrTekTraceability software by industry for process and consumer goods manufacturers
Batches, ingredients, and rolls change form as they move through production. These pages show how KnarrTek follows a material from receipt to the finished product that ships.
Food & Beverage
Ingredients, lots, production, quality checks, and shipments, with FSMA record support and recall readiness.
Food Traceability Software CosmeticsCosmetics
Ingredients, batches, allergen and INCI data, and labels for GMP-ready records.
Cosmetic Manufacturing Software TextileTextile Manufacturing
Real-time WIP tracking, roll conversion, and inventory visibility across production stages.
Textile Manufacturing Traceability Software RecyclingRecycling
Recyclable materials, grades, processing steps, inventory, and shipments for plastic, metal, paper, and e-waste recyclers.
Recycling Industry Software SolutionsTraceability software by industry for distribution and materials handling
When the work is moving, counting, and weighing material, accuracy comes from capturing each step as it happens. These three pages cover warehouses, scales, and roll goods.
Industrial Distribution
One record of inventory, orders, and labor across receiving, put-away, picking, packing, and shipping.
Industrial Distribution Software WeighingWeigh Scale Integration
Scale readings captured into inventory, production, and shipping records.
Weigh Scale Software ConvertingRoll Converting
Rolls, sheets, pounds, feet, scrap, WIP, labels, and shipments tracked with unit conversion.
Roll Converting SoftwareTraceability software by industry for general manufacturing operations
Not every plant fits a single industry label. These two pages describe how KnarrTek works for plants defined by how they run rather than what they make.
Real-Time Manufacturing
Production status across shifts, work centers, and facilities, without waiting for the shift report.
Real-Time Manufacturing Traceability Solutions Make-to-OrderMake-to-Order Manufacturing
Custom orders, materials, and work-in-process for job-driven manufacturers.
Make-to-Order Manufacturing SolutionsWhat traceability software by industry looks like at the scanner
In every industry, the work starts with a scan. A worker scans a bin, a job traveler, or a pallet, and the record updates as the work happens. These two examples show that on a warehouse shelf and on a custom assembly line.
Warehouse counts and put-away are covered on the industrial distribution page. Custom jobs, travelers, and assembly steps are covered on the make-to-order manufacturing page. The screens in these images are illustrations, not live data.
How one platform delivers traceability software by industry for all 24 pages
The 24 industry pages are not 24 different products, and this traceability software by industry guide shows how they connect. KnarrTek uses the same data capture and integration software across all of them, then sets it up around the records each industry keeps.
BellHawk captures the data.
BellHawk records receipts, moves, jobs, quality checks, and shipments through barcode, RFID, and scale readings as the work happens.
MilramX connects it.
MilramX links that data to your ERP, accounting, and shipping systems and raises alerts when something needs attention.
Setup follows your industry.
Lot expiry, heat numbers, serial numbers, batches, and unit conversions are configured around your records instead of forcing one generic workflow.
Traceability software by industry: the same scan, a different record
What a scan means depends on the work. A pharmaceutical lot needs an expiry date and a label. A steel coil needs a heat number. A custom job needs its materials and its status. The industry pages explain these differences in detail.
KnarrTek software supports documentation for regulated industries. It does not certify compliance, and compliance responsibility remains with the customer.
Choose traceability software by industry from your biggest tracking problem
If your plant spans several industries, or none of the pages match, start with the problem you most want to fix. The table points to the capability page, plus industry pages where that problem comes up often.
| If your biggest problem is | Start with | Industry pages where it comes up |
|---|---|---|
| Lot, serial, and recall records | Traceability software | Pharmaceutical, medical, food, aerospace |
| Job and work-in-process status | Real-time WIP tracking | Metal fabrication, make-to-order, electromechanical |
| Material flow and labor on each job | Job tracking | Construction, engineering contractors, real-time manufacturing |
| Inventory and asset accuracy | Inventory and asset tracking | Industrial distribution, jewelry, plastic molding |
| Choosing barcode or RFID | Barcode tracking or RFID tracking | Electromechanical, steel processing, textile |
| Weights, rolls, and unit conversion | Weigh scale software | Roll converting, recycling, steel processing |
| Security, offline, or on-premise needs | Secure hybrid software | Defense, jewelry, make-to-order |
Three ways to run traceability software by industry with KnarrTek
Whichever industry page you start from, the software comes in three options. Compare them side by side on the KnarrTek package comparison page.
BellHawk Online
Cloud-based barcode and RFID inventory tracking for warehouses, production floors, and multi-site operations.
Learn about BellHawk Online On-PremiseWIPtracker
On-premise manufacturing execution and warehouse management that follows jobs, lots, and operations from release to shipment.
Learn about WIPtracker Rules & AlertsSmartOps24x7
Rules, alerts, and integrations that keep the right people informed of exceptions across a facility, built on MilramX.
Learn about SmartOps24x7Need help configuring or extending the software for your industry? See our customized software support services, or read about KnarrTek.
Read the white papers behind our approach.
These resources by Dr. Peter Green explain the ideas that run through every industry page, from the difference between inventory tracking and materials traceability to choosing barcode or RFID.
Inventory Tracking vs. Materials Traceability
Understand the difference between inventory counts and complete material history.
Open PDF Inventory AccuracyPreventing Inventory Errors
Learn how better tracking reduces missing inventory, wrong counts, and delayed updates.
Open PDF Barcode + RFIDBarcodes vs RFID for Work-in-Process Tracking
Compare barcode and RFID methods for production and material visibility.
Open PDF ERP PlanningSo You Want to Buy a New ERP System
Review how operational tracking and ERP decisions connect across the business.
Open PDFTell us about your plant and we will point you to the right traceability software by industry.
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.
- 24 industry pages
- Barcode and RFID
- Cloud or on-premise
- ERP integration
Common questions about traceability software by industry
Here is what visitors ask most before picking an industry page. See also the industrial tracking software FAQs.
What is traceability software by industry?
It is tracking software set up around the records a particular industry keeps. A drug maker needs lots, expiry dates, and serialization support. A steel processor needs heat numbers and certifications. KnarrTek uses the same barcode, RFID, and scale data capture across all of them and configures it for each industry's workflow.
How many industries does KnarrTek serve?
This traceability software by industry guide links to 24 industry pages in six groups: aerospace, automotive and defense; life sciences and regulated manufacturing; precision and custom fabrication; process and consumer goods; distribution and materials handling; and general manufacturing operations. If your business is not listed, contact us and we will tell you whether the software fits.
How do I choose the right page in this traceability software by industry guide?
Start with the group that sounds most like your business, then open the page closest to what you make or handle. If your plant spans several industries, start with your biggest tracking problem instead, such as lot records, job status, or inventory accuracy, and use the table on this page to find the matching capability page.
What if my business fits more than one industry?
Many plants do. A food packaging plant may also run make-to-order jobs, and a fabrication shop may supply defense customers. Read each page that applies. The traceability software by industry is the same core product, so you do not have to pick one industry. We configure it around the records your plant actually keeps.
Does KnarrTek offer traceability software by industry for regulated manufacturers?
Yes. The life sciences and regulated pages cover pharmaceutical, medical device, biotech, laboratory, and chemical operations, and the food, cosmetics, and defense pages cover their own record requirements. KnarrTek software supports documentation. It does not certify compliance, and compliance responsibility remains with the customer.
Which pages cover aerospace, automotive, and defense?
The aerospace, automotive, and defense pages are grouped together near the top of this page. They cover serialized parts, controlled materials, part genealogy, quality records, labels, and shipments, from receiving through delivery to OEMs, tier suppliers, and defense programs.
Which pages cover fabrication shops and job-driven manufacturers?
The precision and custom fabrication group covers electromechanical assembly, metal fabrication, engineering contractors, construction products, steel processing, plastic molding, and jewelry. The make-to-order page in the general manufacturing group covers custom and job-driven work in any trade.
Which pages cover food, cosmetics, textile, and recycling?
The process and consumer goods group covers these four. Food and cosmetics pages focus on ingredients, batches, labels, and recall readiness. The textile page focuses on work-in-process and roll conversion, and the recycling page covers materials, grades, processing steps, and shipments.
Does KnarrTek serve distributors and warehouses?
Yes. The industrial distribution page covers receiving, put-away, picking, packing, and shipping. The weigh scale and roll converting pages cover operations where weights, lengths, and unit conversion drive the inventory record. Warehouse and inventory tracking is also covered on the KnarrTek inventory and asset tracking capability page.
Is the software different for each industry?
The core software is the same across industries. BellHawk captures data by barcode, RFID, and scale, and MilramX connects it to ERP and other business systems. What changes by industry is the setup: which fields are tracked, which labels print, which checks run, and which records are kept for each lot, job, or shipment.
Does KnarrTek use barcodes or RFID?
Both are available, and many customers use barcodes alone. Barcodes are the usual starting point for lots, containers, and locations. RFID helps where items are hard to scan one at a time. The white paper on barcodes versus RFID for work-in-process tracking, linked on this page, explains how to compare them.
Can KnarrTek connect to my ERP or accounting system?
KnarrTek supports integration with ERP and accounting systems through MilramX, so inventory, production, and shipment data can move without duplicate entry. How that works depends on your system and which data you want to exchange. We scope each connection with you before any work begins.
Is KnarrTek cloud-based or on-premise?
Both options exist. BellHawk Online is the cloud version. WIPtracker is the on-premise version for manufacturing execution and warehouse management. SmartOps24x7 adds rules and alerts across a facility. The KnarrTek package comparison page shows the differences, and we can help you choose.
Does this traceability software by industry work for small plants?
Plant size matters less than the records you need to keep. Tell us how many sites, users, and items you track and which problems you want solved, and we will say plainly whether KnarrTek is a good fit. We would rather tell you it is not than sell you something that does not fit.
Can KnarrTek track custom orders and jobs?
Yes. The make-to-order and job tracking pages cover custom orders, materials, labor, and work-in-process for job-driven manufacturers. Metal fabrication, construction products, and engineering contractors use the same approach: each job carries its own materials, status, and delivery record.
Does KnarrTek certify FDA, FSMA, DSCSA, or CMMC compliance?
No. KnarrTek software supports documentation, such as lot history, labels, and audit records, that helps you show how your plant operates. It does not certify compliance with any regulation, and compliance responsibility remains with the customer. Talk to your quality or compliance team about what your auditors require.
What if my industry is not listed?
If your industry is not among the pages of traceability software by industry above, contact us and describe what you make or handle, how it moves through your plant, and what you need to track. Many plants fit an existing page closely enough to start with it. If the closest match is a poor fit, we will say so and suggest what else might help.
How long does it take to get started?
Getting started with traceability software by industry 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 then expand step by step. Call or email and we will give you a realistic picture for your plant.
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 your industry. A short conversation about your workflow first usually makes the trial more useful, because we can point you to the features that matter for your plant.
What is the difference between inventory tracking and materials traceability?
Inventory tracking tells you how much of an item is on hand and where. Materials traceability tells you the history of a specific lot or serial number: where it came from, what it went into, and where it shipped. Many industries need both. The first white paper linked on this page explains the difference.
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?
Each page of traceability software by industry explains the workflow in detail. You can also read the white papers by Dr. Peter Green, watch the demo and support videos, or browse 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 KnarrTek?
Call 774-415-7878 or email Sales@KnarrTek.com with a short description of your plant and what you want to track. You will get quick, friendly answers from people who know the software, and we will suggest the industry page and software option that fit best.
