Case Study
O2B Technologies Implemented a Custom Batch Number Generation Solution for a Manufacturing Company
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The client required a batch numbering system that would automatically generate unique batch numbers according to their internal production logic. Standard batch numbering options were not flexible enough to suit their manufacturing operations.
The business wanted all batch numbers to contain:
So, this information had to be created automatically when a manufacturing order was finalised and directly linked to the finished product.
The existing process did not provide enough visibility at the production level. That meant digging manually to learn when and where a product was made.
If there were issues, teams would have to review multiple records to understand what production batches were affected.
Employees were spending valuable time manually managing batch information, which could lead to errors.
There was no instant way for the company to find out production details from a batch number.
The manufacturing audits and compliance reviews required detailed production records that were not always readily available.
O2B Technologies created a bespoke batch numbering system that automatically generates unique batch numbers according to the client’s specified manufacturing rules.
The system captures essential data about the production and translates it into a structured batch number format.
The generated batch number is automatically assigned to the manufactured product after production is completed without the need for manual intervention.
The system automatically creates batch numbers during manufacturing.
Batch numbers are created by using:
Year of Production Day of Production
Shift Details
Production Line Data
Generated batch numbers are associated with finished goods for immediate traceability.
The batch number gives users production details.
The solution is integrated to current production process without stopping production.
When a manufacturing order has been completed:
The system collects production information.
The business logic calculates the batch number.
The batch number is auto assigned.
The batch is assigned to the final product.
Traceability records are created immediately.
Inventory and delivery processes still use the generated batch information.
The client also eliminated manual processes for creating batches and improved consistency in operations.
Teams can immediately see:
Quality teams can quickly quarantine impacted batches and investigate production issues.
Detailed batch information enhances inventory tracking and stock visibility.
Automation removes data-entry errors and ensures consistent batch formats.
Fast resolution of customer inquiries is possible with immediate access to production history and batch records.
Many manufacturers wonder: Why go for custom batch numbering?
If you are a manufacturer with many lines, shifts or plants, a custom approach will give you much more visibility into your operations than generic batch numbering systems.
O2B Technologies is a leader in ERP customization, manufacturing automation and business process optimization.
We partner with manufacturers to understand their operational needs and develop solutions that make sense in the real-world of production workflows.