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Humans are capable of error, 3. Compliant Networked Solutions Manual documentation in compliance is
even when the stakes are high. resource-intensive, but using software can simplify and speed up these processes,
At the same time, pressure thereby reducing operational costs. For example, recipe-weighing or quality-control
software offers strong workflow management, data capture, and reporting. These
on production costs means software types provide several significant benefits to data accuracy and integrity
resources need to be spent over simple data-collection software.
When considering true data integrity in regulated environments, full integration
wisely. While paper logs have of weighing equipment into software that supports compliance is the best solution
historically been the norm and for manufacturers.
tend to be low-cost, automation of
results capture and storage can
help reduce error risk, enhance More Information Service Info C012
productivity, and reduce waste or
rework compliant processes for
more accuracy.

Weighing processes—particularly
quality-critical ones—need to follow
principles. Moving from paper-based
systems to paper-electronic systems
can help reduce documentation errors
and optimize processes.

3 Solutions to Enhance the
Accuracy and Precision of
Weighing Processes
A typical weighing process requires the
following data management activities
(workflow, Figure 1): 1) Creating and
transferring the recipe or procedure to
be followed. 2) Carrying out the actual
weight. 3) Transferring the results to the
batch record. 4) Transferring this data
to a MES system (Manufacturing
Execution System) for analysis and
storage. So, we can improve the
accuracy and ease of data transfer
during typical weighing processes with
three potential solutions:
1. Adding a Printer in the Weighing
Process A basic way to reduce
transcription errors is by using the print
capabilities of your balance or scale.
Adding a printer is a simple way to
document and store data. An example
of a data flow (Figure 2) at a weighing
station involves capturing weights, which
are then printed and manually transcribed
into reports. These reports are checked
for errors by a second person, following
the '4 eyes' principle. Data may also be
manually transcribed into an ERP
system (Enterprise Resource Planning
System).
2. Automated Data Transfer To
eliminate manual steps and related
transcription errors, a scale or balance
can be directly connected to a computer
allowing unidirectional data collection
using a PC program. Data is submitted
as a text protocol.

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