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Overview
A serial number is a unique identifier assigned to a product or device. It is used to distinguish and track individual items within a larger set or inventory. Serial numbers are typically alphanumeric codes that are assigned by the manufacturer and they are usually found on various items such as electronics (e.g., smartphones, computers), appliances, and more. Skustack allows you to efficiently manage unique products' receiving and shipment processes by tracking their serials.
Client setting Enable Serial Number Validation must be activated for this workflow! Enabling this setting ensures that serial numbers are properly tracked and managed within the Skustack Admin. The Validate Serial Globally sub-setting is used in the Skustack application to prompt you to scan serial numbers.
When transferring inventory between warehouses, based on the value of the Client Setting Transfer Serial numbers while transferring inventory between warehouses, the serial numbers will either be preserved or lost. For more information on related settings, refer to this section.
Product Info Module
The Product Info module within Skustack's Product tab allows you to configure a specific product to require serial scan, manage existing serial numbers, and more, all from your handheld device.
Require Serial Scan
To configure a specific product to require serial scan:
In the Product Info module, tap the Search icon.
A pop-up window will display.
Scan or manually enter the desired SKU/UPC.
Tap Serials.
Tap Require Serial Scan.
Tap Save.
Manage Serials
To manage existing serial numbers for a specific product:
In the Product Info module, tap the Search icon.
A pop-up window will display.
Scan or manually enter the desired SKU/UPC.
Tap Serials.
Tap Manage Serials.
You can filter by the PO # where the serial was received using the Filter icon at the top right.
Tap the + icon to add a serial number to the product manually.
Tap on a specific serial number to be directed to the Serial Activity page. Here, you can find all of the information associated with the serial number, print serials, and perform a Bin to Bin or SKU to SKU transfer.
Serial Info Module
The Serial Info module within Skustack's Product tab allows you to find information associated with any serial number. Simply enter a serial number to view the SKU it’s associated with, the PO number where it was received, and the current bin location of the item. You can also view the item’s movement history and perform inventory transfers.
Search Serial Numbers
To search serial numbers:
In the Serial Info module, tap the Search icon.
A pop-up window will display.
Scan or manually enter the desired serial number.
You will be directed to the Serial Activity page. Here, you can find all of the information associated with the serial number, print serials, and perform a Bin to Bin or SKU to SKU transfer.
Related Settings
SETTING |
DESCRIPTION |
Show Serial Number on Order Details |
Client setting. When enabled, the Serial Number field appears on the Order Details page. |
Show Serial Number on Invoice Details |
Client setting. When enabled, the Serial Number field appears on the Invoice page, within the Description box. |
Enable Product Serial number length validation |
Client setting. Enables and sets a default length for a validation message. The length can be adjusted on the product page, within the Shipping Preferences. |
Transfer Serial numbers while transferring inventory between warehouses |
Client setting. When transferring inventory between warehouses, the serial number of each unit can be transferred as well in order to preserve historical records. |
Enable Serial Number Management |
Client setting. Allows serial number addition and edit from the Order Details page by going to Action > Manage Serials. |
Enable Serial Number Validation |
Client setting. This controls the validation process within the Skustack Admin. It checks whether the serial numbers match the serial numbers assigned to units when they were received on a Purchase Order. When this setting is enabled, it will prevent users from deleting serial numbers on the manage product serials page. Alternatively, it should be managed on the purchase order. The Validate Serial Globally sub-setting is used in the Skustack application to always prompt you to scan serial numbers for any of the following:
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Require serial scan if necessary |
Skustack’s Warehouse Management setting. When enabled, will force the user to scan serials for products that are set to require serial scan when receiving. |
Require Component Serial Scan If Necessary |
Skustack’s Warehouse Management setting. When enabled, will force the user to scan serials for kit components that are set to require serial scan when assembling. |
Require Serial Scan When Picking |
Skustack’s Warehouse Management setting. When enabled, will force the user to scan serials for products that are set to require serial scan when picking. |
Require Serial Scan For Cycle Count |
Skustack’s Warehouse Management setting. When enabled, will force the user to scan serials for products that are set to require serial scan when performing a cycle count. |
Require Serial Scan For Bin Transfers |
Skustack’s Warehouse Management setting. When enabled, will force the user to scan serials for products that are set to require serial scan when performing bin-to-bin transfers. |
Allow Manage Serials |
Skustack’s Warehouse Management setting. Allows you to enable the setting Require Serial Scan on a product from the Product Info module. |
Manual Serial Input |
Skustack’s Warehouse Management setting. Allows you to manually type in the serial you are receiving/picking (otherwise the serial must be scanned). |
Require Serial Scan When Grading |
Skustack’s Warehouse Management setting. If enabled, scanning Serial Numbers will be mandatory during product picking in Grading Work Orders. |