The challengeExpiry dates lived on the shelf, not in the system; expired stock was found by customers or inspectors.Each branch counted cash and cards differently, and the owner saw the totals days later.Supplier return windows were missed, so short-dated stock was simply written off.
Industry kitClinics & pharmacies — medicines by batch and expiry, supplier return terms, branch takings
How the work runs nowEvery sale picks the batch that expires first, and a batch past its date cannot be sold.Batches within 60 days of expiry are listed with the supplier's return terms, so returns go back in time.Each branch's takings are matched to cash, cards and mobile payments every evening, and the owner gets one summary.