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Production batch

A production batch is a specified quantity of a product manufactured in a single production cycle.

This process is mainly used in production where the amount of material processed at a given time is limited, for example in the chemical, pharmaceutical, or food industries.

A production batch enables better quality control and reduces the risk of manufacturing defective products. In digitally integrated production systems, each batch is tracked and documented, making it possible to identify problems and their sources at every stage of production.

Production batch monitoring in the MES system - operator at work