5/31/2023 0 Comments Ult data![]() As a result, manufacturers rely on traceability to keep abreast of gaps in the value chain to meet end user safety requirements.Ĭreated for the automotive industry, the functional safety standard ISO 26262 mandates traceability for safety-related systems. The Federal Transportation, Recall Enhancement, Accountability and Documentation (TREAD) Act requires vehicle manufacturers to report to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) any excursions on the reliability of the components. ![]() Recently, manufacturing traceability has evolved from a defensive mindset of ‘minimizing recalls’ to a proactive posture of ‘compliance.’ As compliance mandates increase, so do the associated fines for non-compliance. Since vehicle recalls are costly, this process was originated to capture the origins of critical components. Traditionally, this has been achieved with direct part marking on mechanical or electronic components, using 1D or 2D barcodes or radio-frequency identification (RFID). ![]() ![]() Traceability generally refers to tracking and tracing each component that comprises every sub-system in a car. Automotive product traceability has existed in one form or another for several decades. ![]()
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