Bottling
Overview
Start bottling operations by selecting a lot, inputting bottling details, and managing finished inventory and materials.
Bottling Operations
Lot Selection
To start bottling, you need to select a lot. Use the checkbox next to the desired lot to select it. Remember, bottling operations can only be performed on a single lot basis.
Select Bottling Operation
Select Bottling from the Operations drop-down after selecting the single lot where you want to perform a bottling.
Specify Size, Format, and Quantity
After clicking Bottling from the Operations drop-down menu, you will see a Bottling modal appear.
Finished Inventory is the actual number of bottles produced for sale during Bottling. If you have the Case Goods section of Blended, this amount will automatically populate to be assigned a SKU. In the Finished Inventory section, specify the size, format, and quantity of the bottles. You can use the plus button to add multiple formats.
Create Your Own Format
Start typing within the Bottle field to create your own format such as cans or kegs. This format will be saved in your Blended account for future use.
Blended enables you to bottle portions of existing Lots. To bottle a portion, ensure that the checkmark in the Finished Inventory section is unchecked. This will subtract the volume bottled from the Lot and keep the Lot active.
Avoid Recording Incorrect Losses
If you are doing a partial bottling, make sure to uncheck the 'Record loss' checkbox to avoid marking it as a loss.
Materials Used
If you are tracking Packaging materials within Blended, Materials Used section is where you indicate the packaging materials during bottling. Fill in the fields for category, name, batch, and quantity. Ensure all required fields are completed to avoid errors.
Materials Used Don't Have to Match Finished Inventory
Materials Used refers to the amount of packaging materials that Blended should deduct from inventory. This number is typically greater than what's recorded in the Finished Inventory due to losses during bottling.
Frequently Asked Questions
Bottling operations can only be performed on a single lot basis.
If you are performing a partial bottling, uncheck the box below the Finished Inventory section to avoid recording it as a loss. Otherwise, the system will mark the entire lot as a loss and archive it.
If you make an error, use the Cancel button to stop the operation and correct your inputs before proceeding.
Yes, you can specify different sizes, formats, and quantities for the finished inventory. Use the plus icon to add multiple formats.