Bakery Traceability System – End-to-End Compliance with V5 Software

Bakery traceability systems are essential for maintaining food safety, complying with FSMA and global standards, and minimizing costly recalls. Without integrated software, tracking often starts and stops in silos—complicating audits and obstructing real-time decision-making. That’s where V5 Traceability for bakeries steps in.

Tailored for commercial bakeries and confectionery operations, V5 combines MES, QMS, and WMS in a single platform that ensures complete traceability—from ingredient intake through to packaging and dispatch. With ERP-agnostic integration, V5 connects seamlessly with platforms like NetSuite, Dynamics 365, and Sage X3 for true end-to-end visibility.

“Before V5, ingredient traceability was manual and reactive. Now it’s live, enforced, and audit-ready.”
— QA Manager, Commercial Bakery

Why Full Traceability Matters in a Bakery

For bakeries, traceability is not just about regulatory compliance—it’s operational necessity. V5 enforces allergen clean-downs, captures dough proofing parameters, validates operator sign-offs, and logs every batch-to-label link. From flour silo to final packaging, every process step is electronically recorded and audit-ready. This ensures compliance with FSMA, GFSI, BRCGS, HACCP, SQF, and 21 CFR Part 11 requirements.

MES-Driven Batch Control on the Floor

V5’s MES module controls dough batching with scale integration, operator verification, in-line timers, and equipment readiness checks. It records flour lot codes, inclusions, water ratios, and mixer times—eliminating misbatches and enforcing consistency. All batch-critical data feeds directly into the Electronic Batch Record (eBR) in real time.

QMS for Allergen Control and Quality Assurance

V5’s QMS module ensures recipe version control, enforces non-conformance logging, and supports Corrective and Preventive Actions (CAPAs). Allergen clean-downs are mandatory and digitally verified. Deviations trigger alerts and require resolution before moving forward, ensuring clean batches and clean audits.

WMS for Inventory Accuracy and Ingredient Traceability

With WMS, V5 tracks ingredient bags, pallets, and cartons—enforcing FEFO, expiry tracking, and real-time stock reconciliation. Lot codes are scanned and validated before use, giving full traceability from incoming flour to finished goods. Inventory adjustments are logged with reasons, dates, and operator ID.

ERP Integration That Syncs Both Ways

V5 connects with any ERP system through XML, API, or flat file transfer. PO numbers, material usage, batch status, and yield data sync bidirectionally. That means inventory, QA, and finance all stay aligned without manual reconciliation. Learn more about how V5 integrates with existing ERPs.

Mass Balance and Waste Capture

By integrating with weigh scales and PLCs, V5 enforces real-time mass balance validation. Waste and overages are captured by location, SKU, and operator. Bakery managers can monitor yield loss by line or shift—essential for margin protection and sustainable operations.

Immediate Recall and Back-Tracing

V5’s traceability engine connects every ingredient lot to a finished product label—allowing full backward and forward trace within seconds. In a recall scenario, you can isolate affected batches precisely, rather than discarding entire runs. This protects both your brand and your bottom line.

Why Bakeries Choose V5

• Built-In Compliance: Aligns with FSMA, BRCGS, GFSI, and 21 CFR Part 11
• Trigger-Driven Workflow: Clean-downs, calibrations, and sign-offs are mandatory—not optional
• ERP-Agnostic: Integrates with any back-end platform without customization
• Real-Time Visibility: Production, inventory, and QA data is captured live—not at the end of the shift
• Proven in Bakery Plants: Designed specifically for the unique needs of dough batching, allergen zoning, and short-shelf-life production

If you’re still relying on paper logs or generic ERP modules to manage traceability, it’s time for a change. See how V5 helps bakeries reduce waste, improve compliance, and simplify audits.

Ready to bake traceability into every batch? Contact SG Systems to schedule a demo of the V5 bakery traceability platform.