Introduction
Welcome to another Empress guide, designed for business users like yourself. Today we’re exploring Serialized Inventory Tracking – a handy feature that makes it simple to keep tabs on your items in an organized, efficient manner. Let’s dive in!
Introduction: What is Serialized Inventory Tracking?
Just as the name suggests, Serialized Inventory Tracking is an Empress feature that allows you to assign unique serial numbers to your items. But, why is this important?
Imagine managing a warehouse full of similar items. Without a system to differentiate each item, keeping track of individual items can be a Herculean task. This is where serialized inventory tracking comes in. By assigning each item a unique serial number, you can easily trace its journey, from the manufacturing line to the customer’s hands.
Key Functions and Benefits
Serialized Inventory Tracking offers a range of benefits:
- Individual Item Tracking: With unique serial numbers, you can trace each item individually.
- Easy Inventory Management: Simplify your inventory management processes, making them more efficient.
- Improved Customer Service: Deal with customer queries and returns efficiently.
Now, let’s figure out how to use this feature.
Step 1: Enable Serial Number for an Item
To start using serialized inventory tracking, first, you need to enable the serial number feature for the item of your choice.
- Navigate to the Item List.
- Click on the Create New Item button to create a new item.
- In the item details, look for the Has Serial Number checkbox and tick it.
By doing this, you are enabling Empress to generate unique serial numbers for this specific item.
Step 2: Generate Serial Numbers
Now that you’ve enabled serial number generation for your item, it’s time to actually generate the serial numbers.
- Go to the Serial Number document type in Empress.
- Click on the Create Serial Numbers button.
It’s as simple as that! You’ve now created unique serial numbers for your item.
Step 3: Assign Serial Numbers during Manufacturing
When you’re ready to manufacture your item, you can assign the serial numbers to each unit.
- Navigate to the Work Order for your item.
- Click on Finish to complete the work order.
- Submit a Stock Entry for the completed order.
- Within the stock entry, assign the serial numbers to the items.
This process gives you the flexibility to manage your item’s serial numbers as per your specific requirements.
Conclusion
In a nutshell, Serialized Inventory Tracking in Empress is a powerful tool that simplifies inventory management. It allows you to trace individual items throughout their lifecycle, improving efficiency and customer service.
Need more help? Don’t hesitate to reach out to our support team or explore additional resources on our website. Happy tracking!