thread Re: How to handle expired stock in Archived Discussions (Read Only)

How to handle expired stock

ReddK — Mon, 18 Oct 2021 13:45:23 GMT

I had to remove stock from the shelves due to them reaching their expiration date. How do I handle removing these items from my inventory?

Re: How to handle expired stock

Thevioletfox — Mon, 18 Oct 2021 15:54:12 GMT

Hey @ReddK - you have a few options. You can simply delete these items from you Library of items. Or you can update the Stock quantity. So if, 5 of 10 expired, you can update the stock to just 5 (the 5 good ones left). You could also make the items "Unavailable" so they don't show up on the front end. Depends on which option works best for you.

Re: How to handle expired stock

ReddK — Mon, 18 Oct 2021 19:35:01 GMT

hmmm.... how does that keep a trace of the damaged good for write-off purposes? Or am I unable to track that in this system?

Re: How to handle expired stock

Thevioletfox — Mon, 18 Oct 2021 21:09:35 GMT

There should be an option under Stock that says "Damaged" - I would recommend using that.

Re: How to handle expired stock

Thevioletfox — Mon, 18 Oct 2021 21:14:21 GMT

@ReddK here's where I'm seeing that "Damaged" option:

Re: How to handle expired stock

Thevioletfox — Tue, 19 Oct 2021 13:49:54 GMT

You can track the damaged goods using Square's inventory management. There's a really good article explaining where you can find this and how to narrow down to those Damaged items here: https://squareup.com/help/us/en/article/6061-view-stock-adjustment-history-with-square-for-retail

Re: How to handle expired stock

ReddK — Tue, 19 Oct 2021 23:13:46 GMT

Thanks for the info!! Much obliged to all who answered.