Overview
Serial handling can become time-consuming without a bulk method. These utilities help users load and review serial data more efficiently.
Where To Find It
Path: Inventory > Serial utilities
Use serial-import utilities when serial-controlled items must be loaded or reviewed in bulk.
How It Works
QBM provides import and support utilities around serial loading so users can bring in many serials and then review whether anything still needs correction.
Main Areas
| Area | What It Means | When To Use It |
|---|---|---|
| Excel serial import | Loads serial information from a structured spreadsheet-style source. | Use it when entering many serials manually would be too slow. |
| Problem review | Helps identify serial entries that still need attention after import or collection. | Use it when the imported result needs validation. |
| Bulk efficiency | Supports large serial workloads more cleanly than one-by-one entry. | Use it when scale matters. |
Recommended Workflow
- Prepare the serial source carefully before import.
- Run the import using the supported utility.
- Review the loaded result and identify any serials that still need correction or follow-up.
- Continue with the broader serial workflow once the imported data is clean.
Best Practice
- Use clean source files before importing.
- Validate one sample item or batch before importing a very large list.
- Do not assume every imported serial is correct until the review stage is complete.