Batch information about all movements in the warehouse management system on hand anywhere
With L-mobile’s goods receipt booking, you can simply scan delivered goods using the mobile handheld device so that open order items are automatically displayed and the delivery note number and date are recorded. The goods are given a batch number, which is automatically generated via the ERP system or manually created by the employee. This means that batch information on the product is included in all stock movements (putaway, stock transfer, and stock removal). Depending on the ERP system used, batch labeling is carried out, indicating the delivery date and the best-before date (BBD). Storage methods such as FIFO, LIFO, or FEFO can be supported by means of a software solution from L-mobile (ERP system dependent). This is followed by putaway in a free storage location/storage bin. Batch items to be stored can also be divided into several stock records. This means that partial quantities can also be stored in different storage bins.
L-mobile supports the scanning of VDA barcodes and barcodes of the GS1 standard (e.g. GS1-128, UDI). When the goods leave the warehouse, batch information can also be recorded by mobile handheld devices during the picking process. This enables a manufacturer to digitally document the batch across all processes from raw material to goods purchase, processing, and sales, ensuring traceability.
Ensuring batch traceability within warehouse and production processes
The well-organized visualization of the entire stock at storage locations/storage bins provides complete stock transparency. By simply scanning batch/serial numbers, items managed in the ERP system can be displayed on a mobile handheld device showing items and across different storage bins/storage locations.
Companies in the pharmaceutical, food or construction industries carry items that are subject to batch management. When the goods are delivered, they are recorded in goods receipt with a mobile handheld device. With reference to an order in the ERP system, the delivery note number and the delivery note date are recorded so that batch or serial numbers are assigned.
Stock transfer of items subject to batch management is posted directly using the mobile handheld device by entering or scanning the batch and selecting a target storage bin. The software also suggests available storage bins. Partial quantities of the previously selected batch can also be transferred.
Picking lists can be easily retrieved for each order with a mobile device. Item numbers are scanned for processing so that these or batch-managed items can be picked. Procedures such as FIFO, FEFO etc., as well as process route optimization are also supported by L-mobile depending on your ERP system.
Thanks to the inventory module, your employees can perform a paperless and error-free inventory. The counted and recorded inventories are returned to your ERP system in real time. The software also recognizes batch-managed items.
L-mobile production data collection collects production data during the production of batch-managed items and bundles it in a dashboard for transparent visualization of real-time production data.
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Integration of L-mobile into your ERP system
ERP systems such as SAP, Microsoft Navision, SAP Business One, Sage 100, or proALPHA have special modules or already integrated functions for batch management. These enable compliance with legal guidelines in different industries as well as the option of labeling items requiring batch management. Items that are subject to batch management are assigned a batch number for traceability purposes. The number is generated either automatically by the ERP system or manually by the employee. This makes it easier to find batches in the system. In special cases (such as a faulty batch), they can also be blocked or subjected to a quality check. As a result, the damage affects only a part of the delivered goods and can be removed from the market as well as the warehouse and production.
Batches are subject to stock transfer and inventory processes within warehouse management. Batch numbers in combination with mobile data collection make it easy to identify and keep track of stock.
Our warehouse software solution provides standard interfaces for all popular ERP systems.
Depending on the version of your Sage system, you may have integrated batch management. This enables the creation, recording, evaluation, and complete tracking of your batches. Batch items are created in Sage. A distinction must be made between the “sales area” and the “stock management and sales” selection options. Regardless of how you handle batches, L-mobile warehouse ready for Sage 100 facilitates mobile work at the warehouse and in production.
Using the “Item Tracking Module”, you can use batch numbers to track items in MS Dynamics. Batch management can be used, for example, to check items that have an expiration date in good time and remove them, if necessary. To label and track products that are subject to batch management in MS Dynamics NAV and Business Central, the corresponding batches must be assigned to an item tracking card in Microsoft Dynamics. With the activation of the item tracking card or batch management by checking the box “Lot Warehouse Tracking” in Navision and Microsoft Dynamics 365 Business Central, the batch number will be listed with the items for every posting or recording transaction in the future.
L-mobile warehouse ready for MS Dynamics mobile data collection batch management supports all processes from goods receipt, stock transfer and picking to goods issue for products subject to batch management with and without best-before date.
The SAP system facilitates the management and processing of batches across all business processes at your company. A batch number is assigned in SAP for the unique identification of batches. Additional functions include batch specification, batch status management, and batch determination. The latter makes it possible to find batches with certain specifications throughout various SAP modules (IM, PP, SD and WM).
L-mobile warehouse ready for SAP provides a fully integrated software solution for mobile data collection at the warehouse and in production with your SAP ERP system.
SAP Business One’s item management facilitates batch management for seamless traceability of materials or items. In SAP Business One, serial numbers and batches can both be assigned to an item. The latter are item groups with similar characteristics. L-mobile’s warehouse management software enables the handling of batches on mobile handheld scanners. Serial and batch numbers are taken into account for all stock entries and tracking is ensured.
With the L-mobile WMS (warehouse management system), the entire inventory in the warehouse can be managed even without a connection to an ERP system. Batch information is included across all stock movements. Materials removed for production can also be traced in this way.
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Building materials such as tiles, paints or stones are made from the same raw materials, but they can be different as the end product despite the same processing procedure. They are therefore managed as a batch to enable uniform identification for end users. When the batches are different, the consumer is informed that there may be variations (such as color, texture or gloss) in the products.
Since OEMs (Original Equipment Manufacturers) are required to trace their automotive components, the focus is also on suppliers and manufacturers. This is because they must ensure that their products are fully labeled from the time they are stored or produced right through to the time they are sold. This can be batch labeling using labels (such as barcode, RFID) or with laser technologies.
According to the Medical Devices Act (MPG), companies that manufacture medical devices are obliged to label them with a unique serial or batch number. For unique product identification and traceability, the UDI system (Unique Device Identification system) is to be used by all manufacturers and importers. The medical devices are entered into the UDI database with a UDI-DI (UDI Device Identifier) prior to market release.
Product traceability also plays an important role in the food industry. In the event of a recall, the affected food products can be easily identified by means of the batch labeling. All products are assigned a batch identification during goods receipt. The labeling options vary, but generally consist of a letter/number combination.
