groupbatchlots
Group batch lots, abbreviated as groupbatchlots in some systems, refer to a method in batch-oriented manufacturing where multiple production sub-batches are consolidated into a single higher-level lot for planning, tracking, and control.
A group batch lot is defined by criteria such as product type, process step, equipment, and a
Creation and use: When several sub-batches meet grouping criteria, a group batch lot is created in the
Data management and documentation: The group lot has consolidated attributes (planned yield, batch size, expiration) and
Advantages and limitations: Benefits include reduced changeover and handling, improved scheduling, simplified inventory accounting, and better
Examples: in pharmaceutical compounding, multiple small lot sub-batches of an active pharmaceutical ingredient may be grouped;