Batch Tracking, Expiry Dates & Variants
For pharmaceuticals, perishables, and apparel, track inventory items by batch numbers, expiry dates, and matrix variant attributes.
[IMAGE - Batch tracking and expiry date monitor dashboard highlighting soon-to-expire stock batches]
FEFO Dispatch Principles
Items nearing their expiry date are prioritized for dispatch to minimize inventory shrinkage and financial losses.
Batch Control, Expiry Alerts & Stock Rotation Matrix
| Product Category | Lot / Batch Code | Expiry Alert Horizon | Inventory Rotation Rule |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fresh Dairy & Produce | Automated Intake Lot | 3 Days Before Expiry | Strict FEFO (First-Expired, First-Out). |
| Packaged Food & Pantry | Vendor Batch Number | 30 Days Before Expiry | FEFO allocation with POS cashier alerts on scan. |
| Cosmetics & Chemicals | Production Lot Code | 90 Days Before Expiry | Quarantine notification preventing sale of expired lots. |
| Non-Perishable Retail | Optional Serial / Batch | None (Inactive) | Standard FIFO (First-In, First-Out) physical flow. |
Note: Prompt write-off of expired batches protects financial statement accuracy.