Batch and lot tracking allows you to manage perishable items with expiration dates, ensuring proper inventory rotation and compliance with food safety regulations.

Understanding Batch Tracking

Telesto's batch tracking system helps you manage inventory with expiration dates, lot numbers, and traceability requirements for perishable goods.

Why Batches Are Important
  • Food Safety: Track expiration dates to prevent selling expired products
  • Regulatory Compliance: Meet health department and FDA requirements
  • Product Recalls: Quickly identify and remove specific batches if needed
  • FIFO Management: Ensure First In, First Out inventory rotation
  • Quality Control: Monitor product quality and shelf life
Enabling Batch Tracking
Activate Batch Tracking:
  1. Navigate to Settings
  2. Find the batch tracking option
  3. Enable Batch tracking (perishable goods)
  4. Save your changes

Once enabled, batch tracking components will appear across multiple modules including Stock Updater, Sales Orders, and Product Profiles.

Where to Manage Batches
Batches Module

Access the main Batches module from the home screen to:

  • View all batches across your inventory
  • Monitor expiration dates
  • Check batch quantities and locations
  • Search and filter batches
Integrated Batch Management

Batches can also be managed from:

  • Stock Updater: Select batches during inventory transactions
  • Sales Orders: Choose specific batches when fulfilling orders
  • Product Profiles: View and manage batches for individual products
  • Warehouse Transfers: Move batches between locations
Batch Information

Each batch contains:

  • Batch Name/Number: Unique identifier
  • Expiration Date: When the product expires
  • Quantity: Amount in the batch
  • Location: Where the batch is stored
  • Product Details: Associated product information
Common Use Cases
Industries Using Batch Tracking:
  • Food Service: Restaurants, cafes, catering
  • Retail Food: Grocery stores, specialty food shops
  • Pharmaceuticals: Medications with expiration dates
  • Cosmetics: Beauty products with shelf life
  • Manufacturing: Raw materials with limited shelf life

Proper batch tracking ensures food safety compliance, reduces waste through better inventory rotation, and provides complete traceability for quality control and recalls.