Expiry/Best-Before Date Control

Never ship expired stock again.

Clarus Expiry/Best-Before Date Control makes it simple to manage shelf-life products with precision. Record, monitor, and act on expiry and best-before data automatically. Protect customers, reduce waste, and keep audits stress-free.

Zero waste.

Full compliance.

Confident fulfilment.

The old way vs Clarus.

Spreadsheets got you here. They won't get you further.

Before

Manual logs and disconnected spreadsheets couldn’t keep up

A missed date could trigger recalls, waste or reputational damage

No visibility into expiry exposure across sites

Ageing stock defaulted to write-offs instead of markdown or redistribution

After

Expiry and best-before dates captured automatically at receipt

FEFO logic dispatches the closest-to-expiry stock first

Every movement is validated, logged and traceable

Live dashboards show expiry exposure across every site

How it works.

Start seeing results straight away.

A shipped order confirmed as fully within shelf life, with the check passed automatically.

Smart rotation through FEFO automation.

Clarus applies FEFO logic to every stock movement. Products closest to expiry are dispatched first, keeping your warehouse efficient and waste-free. Reports reveal which items are at risk, helping planners act early.

An early warning for 220 units five days from expiry, moving from at risk of write off to a markdown applied automatically.

Compliance without the complexity.

Date control simplifies regulatory compliance. From food to pharmaceuticals, every movement is validated, logged, and traceable. Auditors see complete data… who handled each batch, when, and where. You stay compliant effortlessly.

An audit record for a batch showing who handled it, with the entry validated, logged and traceable.

Lower waste, higher profit.

Early warnings let you repurpose stock before expiry. Use markdowns, redistribution, or donation programs instead of write-offs. Clarus turns shelf-life challenges into operational wins.

A first-expiry-first-out queue ranking pallets by days remaining, with the soonest to expire flagged to dispatch first.

Confidence that builds customer trust.

Delivering products always within shelf life protects your brand and reassures your customers. Every shipment reinforces your reputation for reliability and quality.

Take control of time-sensitive inventory. Work smarter.

Expiry-sensitive products demand precision and accountability. A missed date can trigger recalls, waste, or reputational damage. Manual logs and disconnected spreadsheets simply can’t keep up.

Clarus date Control captures date data at the point of receipt and tracks it through every movement. Using FEFO (First Expire, First Out) logic, the system prioritises older batches for dispatch automatically. Alerts identify stock nearing expiry, enabling proactive decisions like markdowns or reallocation. The result is tighter compliance, fewer write-offs, and total confidence in what leaves your warehouse.

How this feature helps your team.

Warehouse manager scans products to verify expiry dates for outbound orders using expiry/best-before date control.

Warehouse Manager

Expiry data is captured at receipt, guiding FEFO picking automatically. Real-time alerts warn of near-expiry items, enabling rapid action before dates lapse.

Compliance officer in hi vis checking expiry and best before records on a warehouse computer

Compliance Officer

Clarus captures every expiry-related event (from receipt to release) in a secure audit log. Reports are inspection-ready at any time, simplifying regulatory checks and protecting your operational licence.

Supply chain director reviews live expiry data and shelf-life exposure using expiry/best-before date control.

Supply Chain Director

Live dashboards show expiry exposure across all sites, enabling proactive redistribution, purchasing adjustments, or promotional triggers… before stock loses value.

QUESTIONS BUYERS ACTUALLY ASK.

Frequently asked questions

How does Expiry/Best-Before Date Control work in Clarus WMS?

Clarus records expiry and best-before dates at goods receipt, then tracks them across every movement. FEFO logic automatically allocates the oldest stock first, and alerts notify staff before products expire. This ensures nothing expired leaves your warehouse, while improving inventory rotation.

Can Expiry/Best-Before Date Control integrate with our ERP or QA systems?

Yes. Clarus integrates with major ERP and QA solutions using real-time APIs. Expiry status and shelf-life data sync instantly across systems, keeping procurement, operations, and compliance teams aligned with one source of truth.

Which industries benefit most from Expiry/Best-Before Date Control?

Any business managing perishable or regulated products (such as food distributors, pharmaceuticals, or cosmetics) benefits from built-in compliance and shelf-life assurance. Clarus helps maintain safety, reduce waste, and ensure customer satisfaction.

Can I customise alert intervals for different products?

Absolutely. You can set alert thresholds by product, category, or customer. High-value goods may require earlier notice, while fast-moving items can be monitored closer to expiry. Notifications appear in real time on handhelds, dashboards, or email.

How does Clarus prevent expired items from being dispatched?

The system automatically locks expired lots from allocation. During picking, validation stops users from scanning or releasing out-of-date stock. Supervisors are notified instantly so action can be taken.

Can Expiry/Best-Before Date Control assist during recalls?

Yes. Every lot or batch carries full traceability from receipt to customer shipment. In the event of a recall, you can instantly locate affected products, identify customers, and initiate corrective action with precision.

See Clarus in action in under 10 mins.

Still on the fence? Spend four minutes watching Clarus handle goods‑in, picking and dispatch. You’ll see why our customers keep saying ”yes” to new contracts.

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