Summary: For pharma, food and FMCG businesses, knowing which batch expires when is essential. Batch-wise inventory reduces losses and supports compliance.
Selling products with expiry dates means stock is not just a number — it is a set of batches, each with its own manufacture and expiry date.
Why batch tracking matters
- Reduce losses from expired goods
- Follow FEFO (first expiry, first out)
- Trace batches in case of quality issues or recalls
- Meet regulatory requirements in pharma and food
Key features
- Batch and expiry capture at goods receipt
- Barcode or QR scanning
- FEFO-based picking suggestions
- Near-expiry alerts
- Batch-wise stock and sales reports
- Returns and damaged stock handling
Multi-location
Track batches across warehouses, branches and vehicles, with transfers recorded properly.
Integration with billing
Batch details should appear on invoices where required and sync with Tally or your ERP.
Implementation tips
Start by recording batches accurately at receipt; most problems arise from incomplete data entry.
FAQs
Does Tally support batch tracking?
TallyPrime has batch features; custom software can add more workflows and automation.
Can we track serial numbers too?
Yes, for products like electronics.
Will barcode scanning speed things up?
Yes, and it reduces data entry errors.
