HIPPOCRATES

Implementation of Traceability System by Shanghai Hongqiao TCM Decoction Piece Factory

I. Shanghai Hongqiao TCM Decoction Piece Factory: A Modern Pioneer in the TCM Manufacturing Industry

Shanghai Hongqiao TCM Decoction Piece Factory (hereinafter referred to as "Hongqiao TCM") is a long-established TCM manufacturing enterprise in China, focusing on the extraction of TCM materials, as well as the production and sales of TCM Decoction Pieces. By inheriting traditional TCM culture and integrating modern technology, Hongqiao TCM has earned a good reputation in both domestic and international markets. Guided by its core values of "Inheritance, Innovation, Quality, and Service", the company is committed to enhancing its core competitiveness through technological innovation and management optimization.

However, with the continuous expansion of its scale and the intensification of market competition, the traditional TCM manufacturing management model has gradually exposed numerous problems. Quality traceability relied on paper-based records, which were not only prone to errors but also made rapid retrieval and analysis difficult. In the event of quality issues, the traceability process was cumbersome and time-consuming, seriously affecting the enterprise’s market response speed and customer satisfaction. To achieve the digital upgrading of quality control and improve production efficiency and quality management standards, Hongqiao TCM decided to introduce the advanced Xingdi Traceability System, initiating its journey of digital transformation in quality control.

II. Urgent Need for Digital Transformation of Quality Traceability

Under the traditional TCM manufacturing model, Hongqiao TCM faced a series of challenges. Quality records depended on manual paper-based documentation, which not only led to frequent human errors but also hindered rapid retrieval and analysis. Inconsistencies between quality data and information from production, sales, and other departments resulted in difficult quality traceability and low efficiency in problem handling. Additionally, the inefficient statistics and analysis of quality data made it hard to provide timely and accurate decision support for the company’s management.

To address these issues, Hongqiao TCM decided to introduce the Xingdi Traceability System, aiming to improve the efficiency and transparency of quality control through digital means. The Xingdi Traceability System integrates the enterprise’s quality control processes, enabling real-time information sharing and collaborative management. Through data collection and analysis, the system can monitor quality status in real time, optimize quality processes, reduce operational costs, and bring comprehensive changes to the enterprise.

III. Hippocrates Traceability System Project: Phased Implementation to Advance Digital Transformation Steadily

(I) Overall Planning Blueprint

Hongqiao TCM adopted a strategy of "overall planning and phased implementation" for the Hippocrates Traceability System project, gradually mapping out a clear path for the digital transformation of the enterprise’s quality control.

Phase 1: System Planning and Infrastructure ConstructionThe project team conducted in-depth research on the digital construction of advanced enterprises at home and abroad, and formulated a detailed implementation plan based on Hongqiao TCM’s actual needs. During this phase, the enterprise built the infrastructure for the Xingdi Traceability System, realized the initial connection between quality control equipment and the system, and laid the foundation for subsequent full-scale application.
Phase 2: Implementation and Optimization of Core ModulesIn this phase, the enterprise focused on implementing core modules such as quality data collection, automated traceability recording, and quality analysis. Through the Xingdi Traceability System, quality data can be collected in real time and recorded automatically; traceability records are generated and stored automatically; and the quality analysis function provides real-time quality reports for the enterprise’s management. Meanwhile, the system optimized quality control processes, reducing waiting time and resource waste in the quality traceability process.
Phase 3: Comprehensive Integration and In-depth ApplicationThe Xingdi Traceability System was fully integrated with the enterprise’s existing information systems (such as Manufacturing Execution System (MES), Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP), and Warehouse Management System (WMS)), breaking down information silos and enabling seamless data sharing. By applying the system’s data analysis function in depth, the enterprise can grasp key indicators in the quality control process in real time, providing decision support for management. In addition, the traceability system realized full-process traceability of quality control, ensuring transparency and standardization of operations.

(II) Innovation in Core Business Models

Centered on core modules including quality data collection, automated traceability recording, and quality analysis, the Xingdi Traceability System project has promoted the comprehensive upgrading of the enterprise’s quality control.

Quality Data CollectionThe Xingdi Traceability System enables real-time collection of quality data. Through seamless connection with production equipment and testing equipment, data is automatically transmitted to the system, reducing human errors and improving data accuracy and consistency.
Automated Traceability RecordingThe Xingdi Traceability System automatically generates traceability records, which include information such as production batches, sources of raw materials, key parameters in the production process, and test results. The system supports the export and printing of records, facilitating subsequent review and traceability.
Quality AnalysisThe Xingdi Traceability System provides powerful data analysis functions, which can generate real-time quality reports to help the enterprise’s management quickly understand quality status, identify potential problems in a timely manner, and take countermeasures. The system supports multi-dimensional data analysis, providing scientific decision support for the enterprise.

(III) Strong Technical Architecture Support

Based on an advanced digital platform, the Hippocrates Traceability System features high customization capabilities and efficient data access. Adopting a distributed architecture, the system optimizes data storage and access efficiency, enabling rapid response to user query needs. At the same time, the Xingdi Traceability System supports integration with third-party systems, realizing data sharing and collaborative work across various business links within the enterprise.

IV. Remarkable Results: Comprehensive Improvement of Quality Control Standards

(I) Internal Transformation of the Enterprise

The introduction of the Xingdi Traceability System has brought significant internal changes to Hongqiao TCM:

Significant Improvement in Operational EfficiencyBy optimizing quality control processes and monitoring quality status in real time, the Xingdi Traceability System has significantly improved the enterprise’s operational efficiency. The time for quality data collection has been reduced by 50%, the time for generating traceability records by 80%, and the time for handling quality issues by 60%.
Substantial Upgrade in Data ManagementThe Xingdi Traceability System has realized centralized management and real-time sharing of enterprise data, with data consistency and accuracy reaching 100%. Various departments of the enterprise can obtain the required data in real time, reducing decision-making errors caused by data inconsistencies.
Full Realization of Paperless OfficeThe application of the Xingdi Traceability System has enabled paperless quality control in the enterprise, reducing the cost of using and managing paper documents. Meanwhile, the system has improved data accuracy and security, avoiding errors in manual recording.

(II) Industry Demonstration and Social Impact

The successful implementation of the Xingdi Traceability System project by Hongqiao TCM has not only brought significant benefits to the enterprise itself but also provided valuable experience for the digital transformation of quality control in the TCM industry:

Industry Demonstration EffectAs a modern pioneer in the TCM manufacturing industry, Hongqiao TCM’s successful case has demonstrated to peer enterprises the great potential of the Xingdi Traceability System in improving quality control efficiency, encouraging more enterprises to actively engage in digital transformation.
Cost Reduction and Efficiency ImprovementThe application of the Xingdi Traceability System has reduced the enterprise’s labor and management costs while improving operational efficiency. The enterprise has invested the saved resources into technological R&D and innovation, further enhancing its core competitiveness.

V. Future Outlook: Sustained Innovation to Lead the Industry’s Intelligent Transformation

The successful implementation of the Xingdi Traceability System has laid a solid foundation for Hongqiao TCM’s digital transformation. However, the enterprise is well aware that digital transformation is a continuous process, and there is still broad room for development in the future.

Continuous Optimization of System FunctionsHongqiao TCM will continuously optimize the functions of the Xingdi Traceability System according to business development needs. For example, it will further improve the data analysis module to achieve more accurate quality prediction and problem early warning; and optimize the traceability process module to realize rapid positioning and handling of quality issues.
Strengthening Data Analysis CapabilitiesThe enterprise will introduce more advanced data analysis technologies and tools to deeply explore the quality data in the Xingdi Traceability System. Through data analysis, the enterprise can predict potential problems in advance, optimize quality control processes, and further improve operational efficiency.
Exploring System Integration and CollaborationHongqiao TCM will actively explore the integration of the Xingdi Traceability System with other digital solutions. For instance, integrating with the MES system to achieve refined management of the production process; and integrating with the ERP system to realize in-depth integration of quality data and enterprise resource management.
Through these continuous efforts, Hongqiao TCM will continue to move forward on the path of digital transformation, moving towards intelligence and high efficiency. This will not only help the enterprise stand out in the fierce market competition but also provide richer and more valuable experience for the digital transformation of quality control in the TCM industry, leading the industry towards a more brilliant future.

VI. Related Solutions

Hippocrates Traceability System Solution
MES System Production Management Solution

VII. Related Cases

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