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Overview

The Batch type represents a grouping or category of related articles in the SIGEAC warehouse system. Batches organize inventory items by characteristics such as category, brand, ATA code, and storage requirements.

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Type Definition

export type Batch = {
  id: number;
  name: string;
  slug: string;
  description: string;
  category: string;
  ata_code: string;
  brand: string;
  is_hazarous: boolean;
  unit: Unit;
  min_quantity: number;
  zone: string;
  warehouse_id: number;
  warehouse_name: string;
};

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Fields

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id
number
required
Unique identifier for the batch
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name
string
required
Display name of the batch
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slug
string
required
URL-friendly identifier for the batch (lowercase, hyphenated)
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description
string
required
Detailed description of the batch and its contents
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category
string
required
Category classification for the batch (e.g., “Fasteners”, “Electronics”, “Hydraulics”)
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ata_code
string
required
Air Transport Association (ATA) chapter code for aviation categorizationCommon ATA codes include:
  • 21-00-00: Air Conditioning
  • 32-00-00: Landing Gear
  • 53-00-00: Fuselage
  • 71-00-00: Power Plant
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brand
string
required
Primary brand or manufacturer associated with items in this batch
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is_hazarous
boolean
required
Indicates if items in this batch are hazardous materials requiring special handlingWhen true, additional safety protocols and storage requirements apply.
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unit
Unit
required
Default unit of measurement for items in this batch
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min_quantity
number
required
Minimum quantity threshold for restock alertsWhen total quantity of articles in this batch falls below this value, the system triggers a restock notification.
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zone
string
required
Physical storage zone or location code within the warehouse (e.g., “A-12-B”, “RACK-05-SHELF-3”)
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warehouse_id
number
required
Foreign key reference to the warehouse where this batch is stored
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warehouse_name
string
required
Name of the warehouse for quick reference (denormalized for performance)

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Article Relationship

Articles belong to batches through the batch_id foreign key: 
export type Article = {
  // ... other fields
  batches?: Batch;
  batch_id?: number;
};

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DispatchRequest Batch Details

When dispatching articles, the batch information includes extended details: 
{
  id: string;
  name: string;
  category: string;
  article_count: number;
  min_quantity: number;
  articles: {
    article_id: string;
    serial: string;
    part_number: string;
    quantity: string;
    unit: Convertion[];
  }[];
}

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Example Data

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Standard Batch

{
  "id": 78,
  "name": "Hydraulic System Seals",
  "slug": "hydraulic-system-seals",
  "description": "O-rings, gaskets, and seals for hydraulic systems",
  "category": "Seals & Gaskets",
  "ata_code": "29-10-00",
  "brand": "Parker Aerospace",
  "is_hazarous": false,
  "unit": {
    "id": 1,
    "value": "EA",
    "label": "Each",
    "registered_by": "system",
    "updated_by": "admin",
    "created_at": "2023-01-15T08:00:00Z",
    "updated_at": "2023-01-15T08:00:00Z"
  },
  "min_quantity": 50,
  "zone": "B-08-C",
  "warehouse_id": 3,
  "warehouse_name": "Main Warehouse - Miami"
}

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Hazardous Materials Batch

{
  "id": 142,
  "name": "Aircraft Cleaning Solvents",
  "slug": "aircraft-cleaning-solvents",
  "description": "Industrial-grade cleaning solvents and degreasers",
  "category": "Chemicals",
  "ata_code": "12-00-00",
  "brand": "Henkel",
  "is_hazarous": true,
  "unit": {
    "id": 5,
    "value": "L",
    "label": "Liter",
    "registered_by": "admin",
    "updated_by": "admin",
    "created_at": "2023-01-15T08:00:00Z",
    "updated_at": "2023-01-15T08:00:00Z"
  },
  "min_quantity": 20,
  "zone": "HAZ-STORAGE-01",
  "warehouse_id": 3,
  "warehouse_name": "Main Warehouse - Miami"
}

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Use Cases

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Inventory Organization

Batches help organize large inventories by grouping similar items:
  • By Function: All fasteners in one batch, all electrical components in another
  • By ATA Code: Organize by aircraft system (e.g., all landing gear parts)
  • By Brand: Group items from the same manufacturer for easier vendor management

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Restock Management

The min_quantity field enables automated restock alerts: 
if (batchArticles.totalQuantity < batch.min_quantity) {
  triggerRestockNotification(batch);
}

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Safety Compliance

The is_hazarous flag ensures proper handling:
  • Special storage requirements
  • Additional documentation for hazmat shipments
  • Safety equipment requirements for handling
  • Regulatory compliance tracking

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