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Reporting batch numbers in the Shop Floor Control app

Report batch numbers for ingredients used in the Shop Floor Control app to ensure accurate tracking.

Dayvid Lorbiecke avatar
Written by Dayvid Lorbiecke
Updated over a week ago

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:


Reporting batch numbers during production

When an operator finishes a task on a MO via the Shop Floor App:

  1. The app will prompt for batch numbers for each batch-tracked ingredient in the recipe.

  2. Operators can:

    Checking used ingredients with scanning through the shop floor app
    • 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.

    Screenshot showing the Ingredients section of a manufacturing order

  • You can edit or update batch numbers from there if needed.


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