Partial reels and cut-tape tracking
How do we track packaging quantities correctly?
Know My Parts treats packaging context as part of the inventory record, so partial reels, cut tape and other stock units do not collapse into one vague quantity.
Last reviewed: June 2026
Packages are operational units
Teams need to know not only the total quantity, but which reel, strip, tray or package should be picked, reserved or returned.
Partial quantities need history
Cutting, issuing, consuming and returning material should preserve the movement path instead of overwriting a spreadsheet cell.
Packaging ties into traceability
Lot, date-code and package context help teams understand which material was available, selected and consumed for a build.
Frequently asked questions
How are partial reels handled after a pick?
The remaining quantity stays on the same reel record with its movement history, instead of overwriting a single cell with a new number.
Can cut tape be traced back to its parent reel?
Yes. Cut tape and strips keep their lot, date code and package context, so material can be traced back to where it came from.
Does it support trays, tubes and bulk too?
Yes. Full reels, partial reels, cut tape, trays, tubes, bags and bulk are each tracked as distinct stock units rather than one vague total.