Batch Numbers

A separate Batch Number tab exists in the SAM application parts screen. Clicking on the icon displays the batch number pop-up window. The window displays a list of all the batches that have been booked into the system, it shows the dates the batches were created and the expiry dates. These dates are particularly important when dealing perishable items.
The right hand window shows the distribution of the batches across each depot. You can search to look up a specific batch number

Serial Numbers

A Separate Serial Number tab exists in the SAM application parts screen. Clicking on the icon displays the serial number pop-up window. The window displays list of all the products that have a serial number, the left-hand window holds the actual serial numbers and the right hand windows shows the history of the serial number, you can view all serial numbers for the selected product or select unallocated or allocated via the radio button.
When you click on a serial number this will allow you to add notes to a Product with a Serial Number.

Note that a Serial Number is not a mandatory requirement for a Product, and there are no restrictions on the value entered for Serial Numbers i.e.: a user can manually enter duplicate Serial Numbers as required.
Product Serial Numbers have the following schema;
(a) Reference Number
A unique, sequential, system generated reference number as they are received into stock
(b) Manufacturers Serial Number
The manufacturer’s serial number for a purchased product
(c) Serial Number/Build Number
Every build can have a unique sequential number and can be referred to an in house Built Item serial number. Serial Numbers can be added to a Product at any stage of the Product lifecycle.
After a Product has been assigned a Serial Number the Product is available for addition to a Sales Orders with the ability to filter a Product via the Serial Number.

Traceability (Serial Numbers)

The SAM application has the ability to display a list of all items with serial numbers that have been sold, where the displayed list will contain both standard products and built items. The current system has the ability to view all serial numbered products, but will require the following changes as provided in the screenshot and annotations below.