Introduction

The Stocks module main goal is to greatly simplify how R&D organizations manage and track their inventory. This includes chemicals, reagents, equipment, and consumables.

The module is designed for the complex needs of the pharmaceutical, biotech, chemical, and agri-food sectors. It aims to:

• Enhance Traceability: Provide full visibility. You can trace inventory items from procurement to use.

• Automate Processes: Seamlessly integrate with digital lab notebooks and batch prep modules. This integration automates stock updates and reduces manual errors.

• Streamline Compliance: Simplify adherence to industry-specific guidelines and standards. These include GMP, GLP, and ISO.

• Optimize Procurement: Improve the efficiency and cost-effectiveness of ordering and restocking procedures.

You might be a lab manager aiming for excellence. Or, a scientific director looking for a solution to align with research goals. The stocks module is built to boost your lab’s inventory to high standards.

Home

You can access the stock module by clicking on the icon in the laboratory menu.

View of the laboratory modules in the dashboard.

Here is a general description of the differents levels of the inventory hierarchy:

Level	Description	Example
Family	The broadest category, typically describing a major type of product or sample.	Chemicals
Sub-Family	A subgroup within the Family, offering a more specific categorization.	Acids
Product	A specific type or variant of item that falls under a given Sub-Family.	Hydrochloric Acid
Batch	A collection of products produced or received at the same time, ensuring consistency within the batch.	Batch #A1234
Item	An individual unit or container of the product.	500ml Bottle
Aliquot	A portion or subset of the item, often used for testing or distribution.	50ml Test Tube

Laby provide a quick overview of some stocks data and a direct access to the search bar:

Stocks home page.

Search

This function quickly lists all stock entities. Click “Display all” to see the full list. It includes various data (click here for more details).

View of the search page, with all entities displayed.

You can combine : inventory entities, text, and location to find the product/batch/item you are looking for:

Search results limited to both entity type and text on the search bar.

Search result limited to a location.

Tip

Right-click on a result or click on the “hierarchy” button to open the selected entity directly in the hierarchy.

Search result after right-clicking on an entity.

Metrics

This option gives you access to lots of info. It shows the distribution of your stocks by sub-families.

View of the metrics page, showing the quantity of products by sub-families.

Hierarchy

As seen in the table before, the stocks module is structured in 5 levels:

• Family.

• Sub-family.

• Product.

• Batch.

• Item and aliquot.

Navigation

Click on an entity to see all related entities in the sub-level. Double-click to open its detailed panel.

Hierarchy page, displaying all its 5 levels.

Movements

The movement tab is an informative display of the last movements carried out on different products:

View of the movements tab, showing the last movements on the stock.