Trace-X is your solution for fast, transparent, and secure quality communication – now live and available as part of the Catena-X ecosystem.
🔍 What is Trace-X?
Trace-X empowers companies to quickly identify affected components across the value chain and take targeted action - using a standardized, interoperable process that ensures full data sovereignty.
⚙️ Core Features
Targeted Part Identification
Quickly and precisely locate affected components in the event of quality issues
Quality Alerts (Bottom-Up)
Notify direct customers about affected parts - early and precisely - to avoid costly downstream effects.Quality Investigations (Top-Down)
Inform suppliers about issues with incoming parts using a structured, standardized approach.Block Notifications (Real-Time Action)
Immediately block or isolate defective components before they reach production or are shipped further.
🛡️ Why Use Trace-X?
✔️ Targeted identification of affected parts – act quickly and precisely in case of quality issues
✔️ Visual mapping of data chains - gain end-to-end transparency through intuitive visualization of component and data flows
✔️ Precise recall scoping – recall only what’s necessary, no more, no less
✔️ Early blocking before installation – prevent defective parts from entering production
✔️ Works even without digital twins – full functionality regardless of digital twin availability
✔️ Standardised cross-company communication – seamless, interoperable data exchange across the supply chain
✔️ Fully compliant with Catena-X standards – including EDC CX-0018
✔️ Full data sovereignty – you control what is shared, with whom, and under which conditions
✔️ Audit-proof documentation – secure, traceable and compliant record-keeping
✔️ Faster reactions, fewer recalls – reduce downtime, risk and cost through improved
👥 Who Is It For?
Trace-X is designed for OEMs, suppliers, and SMEs operating within the Catena-X network - any company that needs reliable traceability, fast quality control, and secure collaboration across company borders.
✨ Ready to Learn More?
Want to see Trace-X in action?
📩 Get in touch with support@cofinity-x.com or jon.becker@cofinity-x.com to book a demo or learn how to join the First Mover Program - and benefit early from the growing Catena-X network.
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