When receiving a stock item I have to create and fill out an inventory receipt, then I have to go in separately and associate a lot/batch number, then add the item to inventory. This is time consuming and very frustrating.
We need a feature where lot/batch numbers can be entered and the item(s) can be added to inventory all in one step while filling out the inventory receipt. I’m actually super upset that this isn’t already a feature.
Thanks for the suggestion, Derek and I’m sorry that you’re upset that this doesn’t already exist.
It’s a great suggestion. For context on why it works the way it does currently - we expect you to first create a Purchase Order, use Breww to send this to the supplier, and then later confirm receipt of this PO, and enter the batch numbers/expiry dates at this point. As you don’t typically know the batch/expiry information at the point of creating the PO, this isn’t prompted for then. It can be quickly added to the Inventory Receipt at the receipt point in the goods-in-process (without needing to re-add the items themselves).
It sounds like you’re skipping the PO step, which is why this feels like such an omission to you. But since Breww allows you to skip the PO step, we can see why this would be a great improvement for people who work this way.
I can relate with Derek in a way. We don’t always send out PO’s for purchases. For example when we buy adjuncts or chemicals via an online platform, there is no PO process. So an faster purchase process, would sometimes help. On receiving of goods we can directly add it to stock, with all the right data for expiry, batch and so on. Its not a big issue, but a nice to have probably.
I’m pleased to confirm that we’ve added the ability to enter batch codes and expiry dates in the main “Add item” form when adding items to an inventory receipt 
If you’re not using the PO-first approach, this should save you time!
If you need to receive the stock over multiple batch codes/expiry dates, we would recommend leaving these new inputs blank, as they can only be used when the entire quantity is of the same batch/expiry - fortunately, this is typically the case!
For more, please see the updated Inventory Receipts help guide.
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