Batch Stock Control
Batch stock control is suited to high-value/finite quantity items or products that develop/grow over time and could also have a shelf-life. Batch stock control varies from standard stock control because it deals with items in specific batches. Early versions of the program were in full use by 1990.

Every item can be tracked from the moment that a purchase order is confirmed through to the moment that it is sold. Any product can be tracked back to its supplier and any changes that it has undergone are recorded. Batch stock control can run through any modules that apply to standard stock control.
Features
All features that are offered in standard stock control are also included in batch stock control. The additional structuring involved in batch stock control makes it a more powerful tool for where identifying product sources and assigning particular items to customers can be important.
  • Every whole or part of an order can be assigned a batch number
  • System can sell available batch stock using an automatic date-preference system
  • Stock movements are tracked
  • Forward orders can reserve call-off from any batch
  • Each batch can have a unique location code within each depot, each with its own independent levels
  • Depots can be bonded or duty-paid
  • Stock can be reallocated
Benefits
The advantage of having batch stock control are considerable to those who need it.
  • Specific stock can be reserved before it is received/manufactured/grown/aged
  • Batch cost prices can be individually tracked
  • Excellent product structuring facility allows types of product to be assigned unique codes for complete analysis by stock category
Querying and Reports
All standard stock reports are available but more detail is included with batch stock control.
  • Full perpetual inventory allows users to perform stock checks for any batch at any location and calculates its associated value
  • Queries can be made during order processing or via separate stock enquiries
  • Any aspect of stock management or sale of stock can be queried
  • View existing stock allocations
  • Nominal accounts can be associated with stock groups for analysis purposes