Track ingredient usage accurately by reporting batch numbers through Katana’s Shop Floor App. Operators can scan or manually enter batch numbers during manufacturing tasks to ensure complete traceability and better inventory control.
Prerequisites
Before operators can report batch numbers:
Batch tracking must be enabled for the ingredients in the manufacturing order (MO).
Consumed ingredient quantity tracking must be turned ON in Settings (so the app prompts operators to enter quantities).
Batch barcode labels must be printed if you want to enable barcode scanning.
Reporting batch numbers during production
When an operator finishes a task on a MO via the Shop Floor App:
The app will prompt for batch numbers for each batch-tracked ingredient in the recipe.
Operators can:
Search for an existing batch by number.
Scan a printed batch barcode (if using scanners).
Operators are prompted to do this per task, not per MO.
Entering batch quantities
Adding a batch is optional — the task can be completed without assigning a batch number.
However, if a batch number is selected, the operator must enter a quantity consumed from that batch.
You can assign multiple batches per ingredient if needed.
Reviewing batch numbers
After the operation is completed:
The reported batch numbers appear in the Ingredients section of the MO in Katana’s main app.
You can edit or update batch numbers from there if needed.
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