TraceSense

TraceSense is shop-floor manufacturing software for recipe weighing, electronic batch records and ingredient-lot traceability. It best suits food and other manufacturers that need controlled weigh-ups and paperless production records alongside an existing ERP. Its focus on production controls is useful, but it is not a full finance ERP.

Overview

TraceSense links ingredient weigh-ups to lots, sign-offs and electronic batch records, with forward and backward tracing for genealogy and recall work. Its scope also extends to stock, process checks, maintenance, dispatch and compliance, making it broader than a weighing tool without turning it into an all-purpose business system.

Integrations with Sage, Microsoft Navision and SAP support data flows such as orders, stock updates, work orders and process confirmations. That can make TraceSense a practical shop-floor companion for manufacturers retaining their ERP. Businesses that need finance and wider enterprise administration in one system should choose a full ERP instead.

Key features

Recipe weighing and batch control

Manufacturers can set ingredient-weight tolerances, and operators cannot proceed when a weigh-up falls outside them. This is a meaningful safeguard where recipe accuracy is a production requirement: deviations are stopped at the point of work rather than merely recorded for later review. Electronic records capture lots, weigh-ups and sign-offs, giving teams a traceable account of each batch.

Process checks and compliance

Checks can verify barcodes or QR codes, capture photos and documents, enforce pass/fail rules and require follow-up actions. Timestamped records and audit trails are intended to support BRC, SALSA, ISO and customer audits; the cloud-based compliance software can be accessed from anywhere. TraceSense describes its tools as supporting food businesses working toward SALSA and BRC standards, not as a guarantee of certification.

Modules, integrations and mobile use

The modular offering spans production, quality, maintenance, stock, training and compliance. ERP links with Sage, Microsoft Navision and SAP handle operational data flows, while keeping TraceSense focused on shop-floor weighing and records rather than finance. The iOS Terminal app runs on iPhones and iPads and uses the camera for barcode and QR scanning and audit images; process-control checks can also be completed on Android devices.

Pricing

TraceSense's core manufacturing pricing is custom pricing; contact the company to discuss the modules and fit for your operation. Separate CMMS plans have fixed monthly prices:

Plan	Price	Includes	Best fit
Essential CMMS	£295 a month	Up to 250 assets, preventive maintenance, work orders, reporting and 5 users	Smaller maintenance teams with a defined asset base and limited seats.
Professional CMMS	£595 a month	Unlimited assets, mobile maintenance, parts inventory, downtime tracking and 15 users	Operations that need mobile maintenance and parts and downtime tracking, with a 15-user limit.
Enterprise CMMS	£995 a month	Multi-site support, API integrations, advanced analytics and unlimited users	Multi-site organizations that need API integrations and have outgrown fixed user caps.

The cheaper CMMS tiers cap users and, at Essential, assets; Professional adds mobile maintenance, inventory and downtime tracking, while Enterprise removes the seat cap and adds multi-site support, APIs and advanced analytics. These are monthly prices. No trial or renewal terms are provided for these plans.

Platforms

TraceSense supports Android, iOS and web. The Terminal app is specifically described for iPhone and iPad, while process checks can be completed on Android devices. Cloud access supports use from anywhere, making it suitable for teams that need records beyond a single workstation.

Who it's for

Food, beverage, cosmetics and chemical manufacturers are the intended users when accurate weigh-ups, lot control and paperless batch records matter. It is particularly relevant to operations that need controlled recipes, recall traceability and audit support while retaining an existing ERP. A business seeking a broad finance ERP rather than a shop-floor companion is a poor fit. The company is based in Bathgate, West Lothian, and says its founder and team bring more than 15 years of manufacturing experience; it invites customers to contact its support team by phone or email.

Pros and cons

• Pro: Weight tolerances can stop an out-of-range batch from proceeding, putting recipe control directly into the production workflow.
• Pro: Lot records, sign-offs and forward and backward tracing support genealogy and recall work.
• Pro: Barcode and QR checks, images, documents and required actions make process checks more than simple tick-box records.
• Pro: Sage, Microsoft Navision and SAP integrations support shop-floor coordination without positioning TraceSense as a finance ERP replacement.
• Con: Core manufacturing pricing is custom, so buyers must contact the company to assess cost and module fit.
• Con: CMMS seats are capped at 5 or 15 on the two lower tiers, and Essential also limits assets to 250; growing teams may need Enterprise.
• Con: The iOS Terminal app is described for iPhone and iPad, while Android support is described for process checks rather than that app.
• Con: Its shop-floor focus leaves finance ERP needs outside its stated role.

Alternatives

Dexciss ERP is worth considering when unlimited free user licensing and paying only for needed services are more important than TraceSense's focused weighing and batch-control scope; its free license is available across Android, iOS, self-hosted and web platforms.

FlexiBake may suit food producers prioritizing nutritional analysis, labeling and costing: its Nutritional plan is $125 a month and includes CFIA and USDA compliance. Aptean Industrial Manufacturing ERP Traverse Edition is another paid ERP option, with a free trial and Android, iOS, web and Windows support.

Critical Manufacturing MES is an alternative for buyers comparing paid MES software, with Android, API, iOS, self-hosted and web platforms. GE Vernova Proficy Plant Applications offers a hosted or on-premises mix for process, discrete and mixed manufacturing.

FlowSense Process is a paid web-based alternative. Omeecron Food and Beverage Manufacturing ERP is another paid option for food and beverage manufacturing, with Android, iOS and web support. BatchLine is a paid web-based alternative.

For broader category comparisons, browse Batch Management Software, Product Traceability Software and Food Manufacturing Software.

Verdict

TraceSense is a strong fit for manufacturers that need weighing tolerances, batch-level lot history and paperless checks on the shop floor while keeping their current ERP. Its strongest reason to choose it is the connection between controlled weigh-ups and traceable records; its main reason to look elsewhere is the custom-priced, focused scope, especially for businesses seeking a full finance ERP.