Using Lot Control
The Lot Control module provides a means of recording and tracking material usage by lot numbers. For each user-assigned lot number the lot control file records the purchase order or work order from which the lot originated, the cost, the current on-hand quantity, an optional expiration date, and a notes section. If a Lot Controlled item is also designated as a Shelf Life item the expiration date is required.
Inventory items are individually designated to require lot control. If so, whenever that item number is received through purchasing, issued to work orders, completed, adjusted, or shipped, a lot number will be requested. Multiple lots per transaction are accommodated.
Complete lot traceability is achieved via the Lot History report, which provides lot transaction history via a range of transaction types and other selection criteria.
The Lot Availability report shows the inventory on-hand quantity broken out by lot number.