Lots and packages

Lots

A lot (batch/serial) is used for traceability.

If lot accounting is enabled:

• a lot can be specified in receipts;
• a lot can be required in shipments;
• stock reports can be built with a lot breakdown.

Packages

A package is used to account for goods in containers/packaging units.

If package accounting is enabled:

• you can account for package contents;
• you can link a package to a lot;
• you can perform transfer/shipment operations using packages.