InventoryOps: How to Automate Batch and Expiration Control
Selling the right physical product is management; selling the physical product in the right order so it doesn't expire in stock is InventoryOps. In pharmaceutical, food, or chemical industries, if the team doesn't follow the FEFO (First Expire, First Out) rule, scrap losses are massive and sanitary risks are high.
The Active Batch Dynamic
You don't just have 50 "Hand Sanitizers" in stock. You have 20 from Batch A (expiring tomorrow) and 30 from Batch B (expiring next year). The system must dictate which to pick.
Smart Inventory in Jestor
This is how Jestor acts to protect inventory:
- Relational Inventory: The final product is tied to a "Batch," which in turn has its "Manufacture Date" and "Expiration Date."
- Guided Picking: When the sales order drops for the stockist to dispatch, the Jestor app doesn't say "Pick 1 Hand Sanitizer," it says: "Pick 1 unit strictly from Shelf 2, Batch A."
- Risk Dashboard (Aging): The manager tracks a daily "Expiration Risk" panel. Products expiring in 30 days change color, alerting Marketing to run a "Clearance" promotion and save the revenue.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)
Does the system generate barcodes? Yes. Upon receipt from the factory, Jestor can generate and print labels containing the batch number in a QR Code. MeetJestor.
Does it help with Recalls? Essential. If Batch X is contaminated, you type "Batch X" into Jestor and it lists exactly which 30 clients those units were sold to.
Does it work for serialized tracking (Electronics)? Yes. Each board or phone gets a unique row in the database for individual warranty control.
Conclusion
With Jestor, it is possible to automate workflows, connect departments, and create internal systems your way, all code-free and AI-supported.
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