Track serial numbers and batches
Maintain traceability from receipt to dispatch for serialised and batch-controlled stock.
2 min read · Updated 17 July 2026
Problem
Missing identifiers make recalls, expiry investigations and customer traceability unreliable.
Solution
Capture serial or batch identifiers at receipt and preserve them through movement, allocation and dispatch.
Choose tracking
Use serial tracking for individual units and batch tracking for groups.Capture receipt data
Record identifier, quantity, supplier reference and expiry where relevant.Preserve traceability
Do not merge incompatible batches or expiry dates.Dispatch accurately
Confirm the exact serials or batches allocated to the outbound order.Frequently asked questions
What does track serial numbers and batches cover?
Maintain traceability from receipt to dispatch for serialised and batch-controlled stock.
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