Horst Engineering commissioned this team to modernize their raw material marking and inventory processes. Enhancing this system will bring it into line with the Industry 4.0 standards employed in Horst’s new factory in East Hartford. This project tested multiple marking methods and determined that durable barcode labels are optimal for their operation. These labels are computer printed and will link to their Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) system through their existing tablet scanners. This upgrade will substantially reduce traceability failure, eliminating unnecessary information recovery labor and potential costly material losses.