{"id":2348,"date":"2021-08-31T21:33:22","date_gmt":"2021-08-31T21:33:22","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.metaoption.com\/blog\/?p=2348"},"modified":"2025-11-28T15:32:26","modified_gmt":"2025-11-28T15:32:26","slug":"track-serial-numbers-and-production","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.metaoption.com\/blog\/dynamics-365-business-central\/track-serial-numbers-and-production\/","title":{"rendered":"Track Serial Numbers and Production in Dynamics 365 Business Central"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

Inventory tracking is an important part of any operation deals in the sale of goods. Often inventory tracking includes serial numbers that help to identify the age of a product, specific components, origins, traceability, and other factors. Dynamics 365 Business Central<\/a> among many things, help to revamp inventory and supply chain management.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Dynamics 365 Business Central allows companies to track a single serial number related to a product. For those in manufacturing, tracking a single serial number may be restricting. What if you\u2019ve got sub-components with serial numbers that are a part of an overall product? How does one track the serial numbers of components within a finished good with its own assigned serial number<\/a>?<\/p>\n\n\n\n

<\/span>Advanced Consumption in\nBusiness Central<\/strong><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Presently, there\u2019s no native way to manage multiple-serial number scenarios within Business Central. Nonetheless, there are apps available that do add this functionality to Business Central. One such app is MetaWMS from MetaOption. MetaWMS provides warehouse and production employees full access to Business Central via barcode scanners and hand-held computers. Among the app\u2019s there are many features that have the ability to record consumption with serial numbers.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

<\/span>How does it work?<\/strong><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n

With MetaWMS, users select a specific product with an allotted production serial number and then scan the components that make the product to note down the consumption serial numbers. For eg, you\u2019re setting up a desktop. The desktop itself will be allotted a production serial number. By implementing the MetaWMS, users can select a specific desktop within POs and can scan an individual component such as the hard drive, graphics card, memory, CPU, and other pieces. Each sub component\u2019s serial number is then related to the Production Serial Number (PSN).<\/p>\n\n\n\n

<\/span>Tracking Consumption<\/strong><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n

MetaWMS includes a consumption\nentry journal that lets Dynamics 365 Business Central users view specific\nconsumption items associated with a production order number. Also included\ncomponent usage report that displays all of your POs with your finished products\nserial numbers and consumption item serial numbers.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

<\/span>How does MetaWMS work?<\/strong><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n

MetaWMS \u2013 Advanced Warehouse Solution<\/a> is an extension for Dyn365BC that provides unprecedented visibility and control over your warehouse operations. This system provides a central point of control over warehouse operations across multiple facilities in a diverse range of locations.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

You can start tracking your production and consumption serial numbers with MetaWMS. For more information and a tailored demonstration contact us<\/a> today at MetaOption LLC.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

<\/span>Frequently Asked Questions<\/span><\/h2>\n\n

<\/span>Can Business Central track serial numbers for products?<\/span><\/h3>\n
\n Yes, Business Central can track a single serial number for each item, helping you manage traceability and product history.\n<\/div>\n\n

<\/span>Does Business Central support tracking serial numbers for sub-components?<\/span><\/h3>\n
\n Not natively. For multi-serial tracking within production, you need an add-on like MetaWMS to record component-level serial numbers.\n<\/div>\n\n

<\/span>How does MetaWMS help in serial number tracking?<\/span><\/h3>\n
\n MetaWMS lets users scan each component\u2019s serial number and link it to the main production serial number, ensuring complete traceability.\n<\/div>\n\n

<\/span>Can I view component serial numbers used in production orders?<\/span><\/h3>\n
\n Yes. MetaWMS provides a consumption journal and reports showing all finished goods with their associated component serial numbers.\n<\/div>\n\n

<\/span>Why use MetaWMS for serial tracking in manufacturing?<\/span><\/h3>\n
\n MetaWMS extends Business Central with barcode-based tracking, multi-serial support, and full production visibility, improving accuracy and compliance.\n<\/div>\n\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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