Lot numbers help track product batches, ensuring better inventory control, traceability, and stock management. With BillBook’s Lot Number feature, you can easily add, track, and display lot numbers in invoices. 🚀📦

📌 What is a Lot Number? #

A Lot Number is a unique identifier assigned to a specific batch of a product. It helps:

✅ Track manufacturing batches 🏭
✅ Identify product defects or recalls ⚠️
✅ Manage stock efficiently 📊

🔹 Enabling Lot Number #

✅ Go to → Settings → Business Settings → Purchases
✅ Check “Enable Lot Number” ✅
✅ Click “Save” 💾

Once enabled, Lot Number fields will appear in:
📌 Purchases
📌 Opening Stock
📌 Sales Transactions

📥 Adding Lot Number from Purchases #

✅ When adding a purchase, you will see a “Lot Number” field.
✅ Enter the lot number assigned to that batch.
✅ This lot number is now linked to the purchase stock entry.

📌 Benefit: Helps track which batch was purchased when & from which supplier.

📦 Adding Lot Number from Opening Stock #

✅ If Lot Number is enabled, the system will display a Lot Number input field when adding Opening Stock.
✅ Enter the lot number manually to track existing inventory from past purchases.

📌 Benefit: Helps maintain batch history, even for old stock!

🛒 Selling Products from a Specific Lot #

✅ When selling from POS or Sales Screen, you can select the Lot Number from a drop-down menu.
✅ This ensures products are sold from the correct batch, helping with quality control.

📌 Benefit: Avoids issues with expired or recalled stock while maintaining inventory accuracy.

🧾 Displaying Lot Number on Invoices #

✅ Make sure Lot Number is enabled (as described above).
✅ Go to → Invoice Layout Settings
✅ Enable “Show Lot Number” ✅
✅ If a lot number was added during Purchases or Opening Stock, it will appear in the Sales Screen.
✅ Select the correct Lot Number during the sale.
✅ The Lot Number will be printed on the invoice.

📌 Benefit: Ensures customers receive the correct batch, useful for warranty claims, recalls, and tracking.

🚀 Why Use Lot Numbers in BillBook? #

✅ Better inventory tracking by batch 📦
✅ Easier product recalls in case of defects 🚨
✅ Ensures first-in, first-out (FIFO) stock management 🔄
✅ Improves quality control & warranty tracking 🏭
✅ Provides transparency by showing Lot Numbers on invoices 🧾

With BillBook’s Lot Number feature, tracking product batches is effortless and efficient! 🚀🔢

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