Batch/Lot Control Logic

Be recall-ready. Stay compliant.

Batch/Lot Control records batch codes, expiry dates, and handling attributes from goods-in to despatch. You get instant traceability, confident allocation, and faster investigations.

Live traceability.

Faster recalls.

FEFO accuracy.

The old way vs Clarus.

Spreadsheets got you here. They won't get you further.

Before

Batch control lived in spreadsheets, and risk crept in

Recalls meant hours spent hunting for affected batches

No easy way to trace a batch’s full journey after despatch

Non-compliant lots could still get picked and shipped

After

Affected batches identified in seconds, filtered by site or customer

Full batch history on demand, from goods-in to despatch

Shelf-life and hazard rules block out-of-policy picks at scan

Ageing alerts surface at-risk stock before it’s written off

How it works.

Start seeing results straight away.

Recall search results for a lot, showing 12 sites checked, 4 customers matched, and 3 hold tasks generated in 8 seconds.

Efficient recall management.

Identify affected batches in seconds. Filter by site, customer, or time window, generate hold tasks, and pull proof of movement for stakeholders. You reduce downtime, cost, and reputational risk.

Batch history trail showing a lot's journey through received, stored, consumed, and shipped stages with dates and locations.

Traceability made easy.

See the full life story of each batch… who received it, where it was stored, which orders consumed it, and when it left. Export the evidence pack to Excel or share a report instantly.

Ageing alert flagging 180 units with 6 days to expiry, with a note showing the stock was picked before hitting the write-off pile.

Enhanced quality control.

Encode shelf-life, temperature, allergen, or hazard attributes per SKU. Clarus proposes only compliant lots and blocks out-of-policy picks at scan, so standards are enforced by default.

Scan check showing an out-of-policy lot rejected and a compliant lot proposed in its place.

Fresher stock with fewer write-offs.

Prioritise the right lots every time with Batch/Lot Control. Ageing views and alerts surface at-risk stock early so teams act before dates hit. Waste drops while service quality rises.

Stop guessing. Start tracing. Work smarter.

When batch control lives in spreadsheets, risk creeps in. Clarus captures batch and expiry at receipt, enforces FIFO/FEFO in the flow of work, and keeps a clean audit of every movement. Teams pick the right lots first. Quality sees issues earlier. Customers receive compliant product with the paperwork to match. Batch/Lot Control becomes a built-in safety net instead of an end-of-month scramble.

How this feature helps your team.

Head of operations reviews live batch exposure and recall readiness.

Head of Operations

Set the rules and see them followed. Batch/Lot Control turns risk into a governed process. You move from firefighting to predictable outcomes backed by data.

Warehouse manager oversees fefo-guided picks with batch and expiry checks.

Warehouse Manager

Operators scan, pick the right lot the first time, and keep aisles moving. Exceptions are visible with clear fixes, so cut-offs hold even when volumes spike.

Compliance lead exports full batch histories for audit in seconds. Warehouse quality control.

Quality & Compliance

Trace any shipped lot back to receipt. Prove holds, releases, and FEFO application with timestamps and users. Audits become routine rather than a scramble.

QUESTIONS BUYERS ACTUALLY ASK.

Frequently asked questions

How does Clarus help during a recall?

Search affected batches by site and date range, place a system hold, and generate removal tasks. Export the movement history and current exposure to share with stakeholders. You move from hours of chasing to minutes of controlled action.

Can we run both FIFO and FEFO at the same time?

Yes. Set the global rule for each SKU, then override by customer or site where needed. FEFO ensures perishable goods ship in the right order, while FIFO keeps non-perishables flowing fairly.

What proof do we get for audits?

Every transaction carries user, timestamp, quantity, location, lot, and expiry. You can trace any shipped unit back to receipt and show the decisions made along the way. Reports export to Excel or via API on demand.

Will Batch/Lot Control slow pick rates?

It speeds them up. Directed allocation removes debate at the aisle, and scanner checks are quicker than investigating errors later. Replenishment feeds pick faces with the correct lots first, so search time falls.

How are quarantines and non-conformances handled?

Raise a quarantine with reason codes, move stock to a hold location, and require approval for release. All actions are captured in the audit trail, so investigations are simple and repeatable.

Does Clarus support temperature-controlled and allergen handling?

Yes. Add attributes and constraints (temperature bands, allergen flags, hazard classes) to SKUs and locations. The engine recommends only compliant slots and lots and blocks out-of-policy picks automatically.

See Clarus in action in under 10 mins.

Still on the fence? Spend four minutes watching Clarus handle goods‑in, picking and dispatch. You’ll see why our customers keep saying ”yes” to new contracts.

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