GlossaryRetail & Inventory
Expiry Tracking
Also called: expiry date tracking, shelf life tracking
What is Expiry Tracking?
Expiry tracking records the use-by or best-before date of each batch and flags items approaching it, so they can be sold, discounted or removed before they become worthless.
Why Expiry Tracking matters
Expired stock is a total loss and, in food and pharmacy, a compliance risk. Most expiry write-offs are avoidable with a week's notice, which is exactly what tracking provides.
How Expiry Tracking works in practice
Store the expiry date with the batch at receiving, and review a near-expiry report weekly. Discounting seven days out recovers far more than discovering the problem on the expiry date itself.
Frequently asked questions
Early enough for the remaining shelf life to sell the quantity you hold — typically one to two weeks for fast-moving food.