Smarter compliance starts with every COA
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Boost material performance with AI-driven COA analysis
As food safety threats continue to rise, manufacturers can’t afford guesswork. TraceGains’ industry-first Intelligent Document Processing (IDP) is purpose-built to streamline Certificate of Analysis (COA) processing and catch out-of-spec materials before they cause trouble. By leveraging AI in compliance, IDP enhances data accuracy and ensures that teams can make quicker, more informed decisions with confidence.
CHALLENGE
Manual can’t keep up
All manufacturers must ensure that products arriving at their facilities are safe, contaminant-free, and meet material specifications—but manually verifying COAs is a tedious, error-prone process that doesn’t scale. While Optical Character Recognition (OCR) tools offered a step forward, their reliance on extensive manual setup only adds to the burden.
The high stakes of product integrity
In 2024, undeclared allergens were the top cause of FDA food recalls. With regulatory scrutiny and brand risk on the rise, manufacturers must build airtight processes to catch ingredient issues early.
Your process needs to catch out-of-spec materials before they hit the line. Relying on manual “stare and compare” reviews isn’t just inefficient—it’s risky.
In 2024, more Americans got sick from contaminated food, and hospitalizations and deaths nearly doubled.
SOLUTION
AI-powered Intelligent Document Processing (IDP)
Can you spot the non-compliant specs in 15 seconds or less?
Click each out-of-spec attribute before the clock hits zero.
Forget manual “stare and compare” reviews with TraceGains’ AI-powered IDP
Smart extraction, zero guesswork
TraceGains’ AI-powered IDP turns messy COAs into clean, structured data—mapped directly to the appropriate attributes.
Automation that adapts
IDP extracts required values on a per-document, per-lot basis—seamlessly handling diverse COA formats without manual effort.
Built-in industry fluency
Context matters. Because it references our proprietary data layer, IDP understands that “Acacia gum” and “gum arabic” can be the same—or not—depending on your specifications.
Focus on what matters
Skip the busywork. IDP handles COA reviews so your team can drive quality, solve problems, and scale effortlessly.
Smarter compliance starts here. Stop chasing data and start acting on it. With TraceGains’ AI-powered IDP, out-of-spec materials are flagged in real time—no templates, no manual mapping, no second-guessing.
BENEFITS
Intelligent tools for measurable value
AI isn’t just for chatbots and images—it’s redefining AI in compliance. TraceGains’ IDP transforms compliance processes, boosting speed, accuracy, and quality control from day one.
Prevent recalls
Catch out-of-spec materials before they cause safety issues.
Save time
Automate repetitive COA checks.
Boost accuracy
Refined based on human input.
Keep facilities in sync
Share issues across sites instantly.
Stop bad shipments early
Flag and refuse non-compliant loads before they arrive.
Get actionable insight
Get full visibility into supplier and material performance.
FAQ
Questions? We have answers
We know adopting AI in your supply chain can raise questions. From data security to document compatibility, we’ve answered the most common concerns—so you can move forward with confidence.
How does it work?
IDP automatically extracts key data elements from COAs without the need to zone for them, eliminating manual data entry, reducing errors, and accelerating supplier compliance and quality workflows.
Is our data secure?
Absolutely. Your data stays yours. TraceGains' IDP operates within a private, SOC-2 compliant instance of OpenAI, ensuring your information is handled with the highest standards of security. Customer data is never used to train AI models or shared between users. Instead, IDP leverages a proprietary knowledge layer, seamlessly blending TraceGains’ industry expertise with advanced AI, while keeping your data strictly under your control.
Can our team review flagged results before taking action?
Unless 'AI Auto-Processing' is enabled, users can validate and edit extracted COA data using our built-in Data Extraction Results tool in the Enterprise UI. This intuitive interface allows side-by-side review with the original document and supports modifications and reprocessing if needed.
Will it work with our current COA formats?
Yes, IDP can handle a wide variety of supplier COA formats, including COA's that contain multiple lots for the same item.
Can we use this with international suppliers?
Yes, COA AI/IDP can be used with international suppliers, however, it is not able to translate data.
Do I need to configure templates or zones for each COA type?
No. Unlike traditional OCR tools, TraceGains IDP does not require pre-defined templates or zoning, making it faster and easier to get started.
Smarter compliance starts here
TraceGains gives you more than automation—it delivers the accuracy, speed, and real-time insight needed to navigate today’s complex supply chain landscape.
From preventing costly recalls to streamlining supplier data and unlocking full COA visibility, our AI-driven platform helps your team catch issues early, take action faster, and operate with greater confidence.
By eliminating manual reviews, IDP frees up your team to focus on what really matters—resolving issues, driving quality, and scaling operations with less effort.