For any company seeking to gain ISO9000 registration or having already achieved it, CHARISMA's stock batch traceability module will prove invaluable in the administration and management of the system. Full trace of goods inwards and outwards is controlled quickly and effectively taking the headache away from manual management of batch traceability. Features include:

• Batch numbers. System generated or manually entered.
• Certification code. Can be manually entered against batches.
• Multi-binning. To allow products and batches to be split across several bins, providing complete traceability in the warehouse.
• Batch allocation. Can be automatic (FIFO), selected during order entry, or selected by storeman.
• Approved supplier indicator. Batches which have been supplied from approved suppliers will be indicated on the delivery note.
• Automatic label generation. Batch labels can be automatically generated upon receipt of goods.
• Traceability. The complete history of a batch can be accessed by customer, supplier, product and batch number.
• Comprehensive reports. On screen and printed reports including batch archive prints.
• Optional serial number tracking. Option to provide full serial number by item rather than by batch.
• Shelf life. Option to hold the products shelf life against each batch, with warnings of batches approaching or past their shelf life.

• Stock batch traceability links seamlessly with stock control to efficiently control all stock movements in accordance with ISO9000.

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