You don’t always need serial numbers. The right choice improves accuracy without extra workload:
- Barcode: great for most businesses—faster picking and stock counts.
- Batches: ideal for food/pharma—expiry and batch traceability.
- Serials: for high‑value devices—warranty, service, item‑level traceability.
Start with barcode + cycle counts, then enable batch/serial controls as needed.