Tencia’s Serial Batch Tracking feature provides a mechanism to identify, monitor, and trace the movement of stock items using unique identifiers such as serial numbers, batch numbers, or roll numbers. This capability is particularly beneficial in manufacturing environments, where both raw materials and finished goods can be tracked efficiently through their entire lifecycle.

Key Features of Serial Batch Tracking

  • Warranty Claim Assessment: Easily assess and track conditions related to warranty claims.
  • Allocation of Identifiers: Allocate serial, batch, or roll numbers to raw materials and finished goods.
  • Expiry Dates and Production Details: Optionally enter expiry dates and production batch details for better inventory management.
  • Order Entry Allocation: Optionally allocate serial, batch, or roll numbers during sales and production order entry.
  • Cost Monitoring: Track the actual cost of individual items, which can optionally be used as the basis for cost of sales calculations.
  • Automatic Serial Number Allocation: Automate the allocation of serial numbers to streamline inventory management.
  • First-In, First-Out (FIFO) Management: Use the oldest stock first based on expiry dates to minimise waste.
  • Bar Code Scanning: Employ bar code scanning for efficient stock management and tracking.
  • Multiple Bin Locations: Manage items with multiple bin locations to enhance warehouse organisation.
  • Global Stock Searches: Perform global searches by serial, batch, or roll numbers to quickly locate stock items.
  • Adjustment Recording: Record adjustments against serial, batch, or roll numbers to maintain accurate inventory records.
  • Detailed Reporting: Generate reports based on the status of individual numbers, including expiry date range, production batch range, or quantity selections.

Benefits of Using Tencia’s Serial Batch Tracking

  • Enhanced Traceability: Keep a detailed record of each item’s journey through the production and sales cycle, ensuring full traceability.
  • Improved Inventory Accuracy: Reduce errors and discrepancies in inventory by tracking items with unique identifiers.
  • Efficient Recall Management: Quickly identify and isolate affected batches in the event of a product recall, minimising the impact on your business.
  • Optimised Stock Usage: Ensure that the oldest stock is used first, reducing waste and improving inventory turnover.
  • Streamlined Operations: Automate and simplify various processes related to inventory management, saving time and reducing manual effort.
  • Compliance and Quality Control: Meet industry standards and quality control requirements by maintaining detailed records of batch and serial numbers.

Reporting Capabilities

Tencia’s Serial Batch Tracking module offers comprehensive reporting options to keep you informed about your inventory:

  • Reports based on the status of individual serial, batch, or roll numbers.
  • Expiry date range reports to monitor the shelf life of products.
  • Production batch range reports for detailed production tracking.
  • Quantity selection reports to manage inventory levels effectively.

Tencia’s Serial Batch Tracking feature is an essential tool for businesses needing precise and reliable stock management, providing the insights and control required to maintain high standards of inventory accuracy and operational efficiency.