What growing producers are up against.
Built for replace spreadsheets for lot tracking.
Bring your data in
Map your columns once and bulk-import materials, suppliers, and existing lots, so you start from your real history instead of scratch.
Guardrails a sheet can't give
Held, expired, and short lots are blocked from batches and shipments automatically - the checks a spreadsheet will never enforce.
Recalls compute themselves
Because everything's connected, scoping a recall is a lookup, not an afternoon of cross-referencing tabs.
One source of truth
Materials, batches, finished lots, and shipments live in one linked record with a full, timestamped history.
One connected chain, receiving to shipment.
Log each incoming supplier lot with quantity, expiration, and COA status - the lot lands in quarantine until it's inspected and approved.
Start a batch and consume exact approved lots. LotThread blocks anything on hold, expired, or short before it enters production.
Turn a completed batch into finished lots with traceable lot numbers, quantities, label versions, and best-by dates.
Track remaining quantity, location, expiry, and hold/release state so you always know what's clear to ship.
Record customer shipments with the same guardrails, closing the chain from supplier lot to the customer who received it.
Outcomes producers feel right away.
Questions about replace spreadsheets for lot tracking.
Can I import my existing spreadsheets?
Yes. Map your columns once and bulk-import materials, suppliers, and existing lots from a spreadsheet or supplier file, so the switch keeps your real history.
Why not just keep using spreadsheets?
Spreadsheets don't enforce guardrails, don't compute a recall scope, and don't keep a linked, timestamped history. LotThread does all three, while still letting you import the data you already have.
Do I have to replace my accounting or ecommerce tools?
No. LotThread is the traceability layer that sits alongside QuickBooks, Shopify, and the tools you already use - it connects your materials, batches, and shipments into one record without replacing your books or storefront.
How long does it take to trace my first product?
Most producers trace a first product in an afternoon. You set up one product, one supplier, and one production batch, and the genealogy and recall scoping compute from there - no manufacturing ERP rollout required.
Can I import existing lots from a spreadsheet?
Yes. Map your columns once and bulk-import materials, suppliers, and existing lots from a spreadsheet or supplier file, so you start with your real history instead of a blank system.