Overall, serial numbers are essential for ensuring product integrity, aiding in quality control, preventing theft, and managing inventory. They can consist of numbers, letters, or a combination of both and may follow a specific pattern that can provide additional information about the product.
Serial numbers play a crucial role as unique identifiers for products and items, serving several important functions:
- Product Identification: They help to differentiate one item from another, even if the items are otherwise identical.
- Theft Deterrence and Counterfeit Prevention: Serial numbers can be recorded, making it easier to identify stolen or counterfeit products.
- Quality Control: If a defect is found in a batch of products, the serial number can identify which units are affected.
- Warranty Tracking: They allow manufacturers and consumers to track warranty information and service histories.
- Inventory Management: Serial numbers help in managing inventory by tracking items through their lifecycle.
In this document, we will cover:
- How to convert a part to serialized with no inventory
- How to convert a part to serialized with inventory
- How to manage a serialized item.
- How to deserialize a part set as serialized.
1. How to convert a part to serialized with no inventory
2. How to convert a part to serialized with inventory
3. How to manage a serialized item.
4. How to deserialize a part set as serialized.
Additional Resources:
https://help.dx1app.com/support/solutions/articles/35000247345-sales-process-for-serialized-items
https://help.dx1app.com/support/solutions/articles/35000247347-receiving-serialized-items