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One-up, one-down traceability software

Meet the one-up, one-down baseline for every lot - one step back to the supplier lot, one step forward to the customer - and then trace the whole chain beyond it whenever you need to.

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The problem

What growing producers are up against.

! You can name a supplier but can't tie it to the exact lot and batch that used it.
! You know who you shipped to but not which finished lot they got.
! Buyers ask for one-up, one-down proof you can't produce on the spot.
How LotThread helps

Built for one-up, one-down traceability software.

One step back

Every material lot ties to its supplier and receipt, so you can always show the source one step upstream.

One step forward

Every finished lot ties to its customer shipments, so you can always show where product went one step downstream.

Beyond the baseline

When you need more than one step, the full genealogy traces the entire chain from raw material to customer.

Proof on demand

Any lot's one-up, one-down links - and the full chain - export to PDF or CSV for a buyer or auditor.

Follow the thread

One connected chain, receiving to shipment.

1
Receive

Log each incoming supplier lot with quantity, expiration, and certificate - the lot lands in quarantine until it's inspected and approved.

2
Produce

Start a batch and consume exact approved lots. LotThread blocks anything on hold, expired, or short before it enters production.

3
Package

Turn a completed batch into finished lots with lot numbers and best-by dates, and generate a label in one click.

4
Store

Track remaining quantity, location, expiry, and hold/release state so you always know what's clear to ship.

5
Ship

Record customer shipments with the same guardrails, closing the chain from supplier lot to the customer who received it.

What you get

Outcomes producers feel right away.

Show the supplier behind any lot
Show the customer for any finished lot
Go beyond one step when you need to
Hand over proof on demand
FAQ

Questions about one-up, one-down traceability software.

Does LotThread do more than one-up, one-down?

Yes. One step back and one step forward is the baseline, but the genealogy traces the entire chain - from a raw material lot all the way to the customer - so you're covered when a single step isn't enough.

Do I have to replace my accounting or ecommerce tools?

No. LotThread is the traceability layer that sits alongside QuickBooks, Shopify, and the tools you already use - it connects your materials, batches, and shipments into one record without replacing your books or storefront.

How long does it take to trace my first product?

Most producers trace a first product in an afternoon. You set up one product, one supplier, and one production batch, and the genealogy and recall scoping compute from there - no manufacturing ERP rollout required.

Can I import existing lots from a spreadsheet?

Yes. Map your columns once and bulk-import materials, suppliers, and existing lots from a spreadsheet or supplier file, so you start with your real history instead of a blank system.

One-up, one-down traceability software - start in an afternoon.

Replace scattered spreadsheets and production records with one connected history from receiving through shipment.

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Begin with one product, one supplier, and one production batch.