How to handle expired stock

[ReddK]

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? 

[Thevioletfox]

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.

[ReddK]

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?

[Thevioletfox]

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

[Thevioletfox]

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

[Thevioletfox]

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

[ReddK]

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