Expiry and spoilage AI alerts
Spoilage write-offs rarely show up as one big number - they're a slow bleed of small losses that only become visible at quarterly inventory. This playbook generates a daily list of at-risk items per unit, with a prioritized action (sell it, transfer it, comp it) instead of just a warning.
Track expiry dates at the SKU level
This requires either vendor-provided expiry data or a simple manual entry step at receiving - the system can't flag what it can't see.
Set risk windows per category
Perishables need a shorter warning window than dry goods; configure thresholds by category, not one blanket rule.
Generate the daily action list
Each morning, get a ranked list: items expiring soon, with the suggested move and estimated dollar value at risk.
Worth knowing
The 'transfer to another unit' option only works if your logistics can actually move product same-day. Don't suggest transfers your operation can't physically execute - default to sell-through promos instead.