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Overview of the Full Traceability add-on

The Full Traceability add-on gives you access to batch/lot and serial number tracking.

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Written by Dayvid Lorbiecke
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The Full Traceability add-on lets you track items by batch/lot numbers or serial numbers, giving you full visibility from production to sale.

  • Track stock quantities at batch level or by individual serial numbers.

  • Tracking data can be linked to purchases, sales orders, and manufacturing to provide complete traceability.


Availability

  • Included in Professional plans.

  • Optional add-on for Standard plans.


Key features

Batch / Lot tracking

Screenshot showing the batch / lot number tracking option on a product card
  • Assign batch or lot numbers to purchased or manufactured items.

  • Add expiration dates for shelf-life control.

  • Ideal for products that require batch traceability (e.g., food, cosmetics, pharmaceuticals).

Serial number tracking

Screenshot showing the serial numbers tracking option on a product card
  • Assign a unique serial number to each (finished) product.

  • Track each item’s history for warranty management, recalls, returns, or technical support.

  • Only finished products (not materials) can use serial number tracking.


How to enable tracking

Enable batch / lot tracking

  1. Open a product card (product tracking) or material card (material tracking).

  2. Select Batch / lot numbers.


Enable serial number tracking

  1. Open a product card (product tracking section).

  2. Select Serial numbers.


Result: With Full Traceability enabled, you can monitor every product’s journey, ensuring compliance, quality control, and efficient after-sales support.


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