Solution Ensures Complete Traceability for Food
Manufacturer Meeting FDA Regulations 
HOLTSVILLE, N.Y. -- 06 March 2007 -- Motorola, Inc. (NYSE: MOT) and
PartnerSelect Solution Provider Portable Technology Solutions (PTS) today
announced that Ce De Candy Inc., manufacturer and distributor of SMARTIES®, the
classic sugar candy line, has implemented an enterprise mobility solution to
meet the FDA’s new Food Bioterrorism regulation while also increasing the
efficiency and accuracy of manufacturing processes throughout its supply chain
and warehouse.
The FDA regulation required that food manufacturers maintain records that allow
complete traceability for all raw goods and manufactured products by June 2006.
To meet the critical mandate, Ce De implemented a mobility solution consisting
of the Motorola MC9000 rugged mobile computer running PTS’s TracerPlus
software, as well as the Motorola WS5100 Wireless Switch, AP300 Access Ports
and the ES3000 with Power over Ethernet (PoE) Switch. The solution was
configured to existing processes at Ce De Candy within one week, with full
deployment being finalized within the following four weeks.
“We needed a solution that would allow us to comply with the FDA mandate, but
at the same time, not disrupt the manufacturing processes we already had in
place,” said Rick DePinto, IT manager for Ce De Candy. “The Motorola/PTS
enterprise mobility solution met our firm timing and budget requirements,
increased our productivity, and improved data quality and process efficiencies,
while providing the superior ruggedness that is essential in our warehouse
environment.”
The Motorola MC9000 is used to scan raw materials received from vendors and
placed into inventory in the Ce De warehouse – each material is immediately
assigned a raw material lot number which will eventually be connected to a
finished good and its finished goods lot number, as per the Food Bioterrorism
regulation. The finished goods lot number will be used for tracking through the
pick and pack process and until finished goods are shipped out against a
customer order.
“Motorola’s manufacturing solutions play a vital role in improving the
operations of organizations,” said Kevin Prouty, senior director of
manufacturing solutions, Motorola Networks & Enterprise. “Enterprise
mobility enables organizations like Ce De Candy to transform and streamline
current practices, allowing for quicker velocity of products through the
warehouse, essentially optimising all warehouse operations.”
Ce De Candy also selected Motorola’s multi-year Service from the Start service
plan. Service from the Start provides enhanced support beyond the standard
product warranty – including priority response and call escalation, and
comprehensive device coverage including cosmetic repair.
“Ce De Candy implemented this enterprise mobility solution from Motorola and
PTS because of the continuous customer service and support we received - from
purchase decision through deployment,” added DePinto. “And with the multi-year
Service from the Start service plan, we are guaranteed top services and support
for our investment.”
About Portable Technology Solutions
Portable Technology Solutions, LLC (PTS) is a leading provider of user
configurable, mobile data collection software and systems. Through its market
leading applications, PTS provides mobile solutions for any kind of
organization, any type of system and any budget. For more information about
PTS, visit www.ptshome.com.
Source: Motorola press release
