Serialized inventory tracking is a must have for managing products with unique serial numbers, especially in industries that handle high value or regulated products.
From luxury goods and electronics to medical equipment and pharmaceuticals, serial number tracking means precise traceability, compliance and fraud prevention.
But Shopify doesn’t have built in serial number tracking and this is a problem for merchants. This guide will explain why serial number tracking is important, the challenges in Shopify and how PULPO WMS can simplify things for you so you can track items directly in your Shopify store.
Using unique serial numbers for individual products gives you:
Pharmaceuticals and firearms industries need to track serial numbers for legal reasons. Not doing so means fines and penalties.
Serialized tracking for luxury goods like watches, jewelry and designer handbags means product authenticity for customers and brand protection.
Serial numbers for warranty claims and product returns makes it easier to validate purchases.
In case of defects, serialized inventory allows for targeted recalls of specific items rather than entire batches.
Tracking individual components (e.g. microchips in electronics) makes repairs and replacements easier and inventory management simpler.
Shopify is a great eCommerce platform but it’s missing the depth for serial number tracking.
Shopify doesn’t track which serial numbers are shipped to which customers, making warranties and product recalls harder.
Merchants have to manually add serial numbers to invoices or logs, which is prone to errors and time consuming.
Serial numbers can’t be auto inserted in Shopify’s invoices, packing slips or purchase orders (POs), more manual work.
PULPO WMS integrates with Shopify and makes serial number tracking a breeze:
✅ Automated Serial Number Assignment: Assign and track unique serial numbers for each product.
✅ Customer and Order Association: Track which serial number was shipped to which customer in Shopify admin and the PULPO app for warranty and authenticity verification.
✅ Document Automation: Auto insert serial numbers in invoices, packing slips and POs, reduce manual work and errors.
✅ Shopify Integration: Manage serialized inventory within Shopify workflows for seamless operations.
✅ Returns Management: Link serial numbers to customer orders for easy returns, validation and reverse logistics.
Serialized inventory management is crucial for merchants selling high value or regulated products. Without the right tools, you risk operational inefficiencies, compliance issues and lost customer trust.
With PULPO WMS you can:
✅ Track serial numbers in Shopify.
✅ Reduce manual work.
✅ Have better product tracking and customer experience.
✅ Simplify returns management and documentation.
See how PULPO WMS can transform your inventory management. Simplify serialized tracking, automate processes and grow your business with a 5-star app trusted by developers and merchants.
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1. Can PULPO WMS add serial numbers to Shopify?
Yes, PULPO WMS integrates with Shopify and you can see and track the serial numbers associated with the orders in your Shopify store.
2. Can I include serial numbers in invoices and packing slips with PULPO WMS?
Yes! PULPO WMS auto inserts serial numbers in invoices, packing slips and other documents. This way you and your customers have accurate and consistent product tracking, saving time and manual work.
3. Can I track products with PULPO WMS in Shopify?
Yes, PULPO WMS is in Shopify and you can manage serialized inventory, track which serial number was shipped to which customer and have full visibility across your business.