Summary of differences

Traceability Traceability in Monitor ERP is all about being able to trace a specific serial number or a batch in each step it is being processed, as of when a part or a material arrives with you from a supplier. Traceability is also about stating what is withdrawn from and what is added to stock, so it is then possible to trace from customer order, via manufacturing order to purchase order. But it is also about being able to trace the other way around; from purchase order via manufacturing order to customer order. has been significantly improved in Monitor ERP compared to G4.

Below is a summary of the differences in the traceability functions:

• It is not a requirement to place each batch/serial number in a unique location (if the goods has been physically labeled).
• The information about serial number/batch is saved in a separate register, not on the location.
• It is easier to search, both upwards and downwards, in the processing flow.
• It is easier to report traceability, with the option to make adjustments (undo).
• The same batch or serial number can occur on different parts, but it has to be unique for each part number.
• You can enter any batch number you wish on the manufactured part. The suggested number is the "manufacturing order number”, although this can be determined via number series.
• The suggested batch number when arrival reporting a purchase order is "purchase order number-position number", although this can be determined via number series.
• Clearance can be made per batch/serial number (this applies to clearance of both manufacturing order and customer order).
• Traceability is managed on entity level (serial number) throughout the processing flow (arrival, manufacturing, delivery). For the part you select whether or not serial numbers should be handled in stock. If serial numbers are not handled in stock, the serial number will instead be created when it is linked to the manufactured serial number.
• It is possible to manage documentation with printed certificates to the customer.
• Serial numbers can be generated on multiple occasions (Register manufacturing order).
• You can rename serial numbers.
• It is possible to divide a large batch into new, smaller batches while retaining the traceability to the original batch.