Shelf Life Allocation Threshold

This SOP outlines the procedure for setting and managing shelf life allocation thresholds for expiry-tracked goods within our platform. Setting a shelf life threshold prevents the allocation or picking of goods approaching their expiration dates.

IN THIS TOPIC

• Setting Shelf Life Thresholds
• Impact of Shelf Life Threshold
• Tracking
• Exceptions

Setting Shelf Life Thresholds

You can set a shelf life threshold for each SKU that has expiration date tracking enabled. This threshold determines the number of days before expiration when goods will be automatically placed on hold.

1. Navigate to SKU settings.
2. Find the "Shelf Life Threshold" field for the specific SKU.
3. Enter the desired threshold value in days. The acceptable range is 1 to 10,000 days.

Impact of Shelf Life Threshold

When inventory with an expiry date gets within the SKU-specific shelf life threshold, the inventory receives a Material Status Hold.

• Material Status Hold: This blocks the allocation, waving, or picking of goods that are put on hold. (Refer to "Material Status SOP" for further information.)

Tracking

The “Inventory on hand” dashboard has a table with columns that track shelf life date and days remaining before we hit that date.

Exceptions

While the Material Status Hold prevents further work being done against on-hold goods , there are specific exceptions:

• LPN Build and Trailer Loading: The system does not block a warehouse from building LPNs or trailer loading goods that they have already picked, even if inventory has a "Material Status Hold" due to the shelf life threshold.