Material and Serial Number Tracking for Solar Installers
Stock holds panels, inverters, structure sets, cables and protection items. When material is issued to a job, the panel and inverter serial numbers are logged, so each plant carries its own list.
Stock held by the installer
Issue against a job
The store clerk issues material against a job, and the crew sees the list on the day. Panel serials are recorded at issue or at mounting, depending on how your crews work. A shortfall shows before the crew leaves the godown. The count stays honest.
Returns and extra material
Cable is cut to length and panels are sometimes broken in transit. Returns, damages and extra issues are entered against the job with a reason, so the job cost matches what was used.
Link to warranty
Each logged serial number carries forward to the warranty register. A later claim finds the serial against the customer’s name, without opening a pile of challans. That saves a search.
What stock tracking does not do
- It does not order from suppliers by itself. Purchase decisions stay with you.
- Barcode or label printing is confirmed during scoping, as it depends on the devices you own.
- Landed cost and the valuation of stock for the books are matters for your accountant.
- It does not inspect panels. Visible damage is recorded by the person who finds it.
Frequently asked questions
Can panel serial numbers be scanned?
Yes, where a scanner or a phone camera is used. What suits your cartons is confirmed during scoping.
Can we see stock needed for open jobs?
Yes. Open jobs list the material they need, so the shortfall against godown stock is visible to the buyer.
Does it handle several godowns?
Yes. Stock can be held by location, and a transfer to a site or another godown is recorded.
What if a serial number was never recorded?
Older jobs can be updated when the number is found. The record shows which jobs still lack serial numbers.
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