TraceGains launched TraceGains Packaging Specification Management, featuring native integration with Esko's WebCenter Go packaging artwork management solution. Together, the two Veralto portfolio companies are furthering an integrated "source-to-shelf" digital ecosystem for the food, beverage, and consumer packaged goods (CPG) industries by unifying ingredient specifications, packaging data, product formulas, finished goods, and artwork approvals into a single, connected ecosystem.
"Packaging errors remain one of the most common and costly sources of risk for CPG brands," says Gary Iles, CMO, Esko and TraceGains. "By unifying ingredients, packaging, and artwork in one connected ecosystem, we're mitigating the risk of miscommunication between teams and errors that could lead to costly brand recalls, reputational damage or worse."
"Together, Esko and TraceGains are redefining what's possible when it comes to source to shelf by connecting packaging excellence with supply chain intelligence," adds Iles. "Now, brands have access to unprecedented clarity and control across their packaging and compliance workflows."
Key takeaways:
· TraceGains Packaging Specification Management extends the company's Specification Management platform to packaging and artwork, creating a single source of truth reducing errors, improving compliance, and accelerating global product launches.
· With automated change control, TraceGains Packaging Specification Management ensures packaging and artwork reviews are triggered whenever upstream product data changes, preventing mismatches before they reach production.
· The solution provides a single, auditable system of record for product and packaging specifications, with defined Level 1, 2, and 3 spec relationships and packaging assemblies that support complex, one-to-many finished good relationships.
· Deep integration with Esko WebCenter Go enables digital artwork approval workflows, delivering full visibility and audit readiness across teams and suppliers.
