Operations management for perishable goods
Food and beverage brands can't afford inventory mistakes. Perishable stock, strict lot tracking, and cold chain logistics demand an operations system that keeps every order fresh and compliant.
The operational challenges food & beverage brands face
Running a food & beverage business across multiple sales channels introduces unique operational complexity. These are the pain points that slow growth and erode margins.
Perishable inventory expires on shelves when FIFO rules aren't enforced across fulfillment locations
Lot and batch recalls require manual cross-referencing between orders and production runs
Temperature-sensitive products need specialized fulfillment routing that most OMS platforms ignore
DTC subscription boxes and wholesale orders compete for the same perishable inventory pool
Seasonal product availability creates channel allocation conflicts during harvest and production cycles
Features built for food & beverage
Nventory provides the operational tools that food & beverage brands need to scale across channels without losing control of inventory, orders, or fulfillment.
Perishable Inventory Controls
Enforce expiration-based fulfillment rules automatically. Nventory ensures the oldest eligible stock ships first across all channels and warehouses.
Lot Traceability & Recall Support
Track every unit from production batch to customer delivery. When recalls happen, identify affected orders and customers in seconds rather than days.
Channel Allocation for Perishables
Allocate perishable inventory across DTC, wholesale, and marketplace channels based on shelf life remaining. Prevent waste by routing near-expiry stock to faster-moving channels.
Fulfillment Routing by Requirements
Route orders to fulfillment centers equipped for temperature-controlled shipping. Match product handling requirements with warehouse capabilities automatically.
Integrations for food & beverage brands
Connect the platforms your food & beverage business already uses. Nventory syncs inventory, orders, and fulfillment data in real time.
Frequently asked questions
How does Nventory prevent food waste from expired inventory?
Nventory enforces FIFO rules based on production dates and expiration dates at the lot level. The system automatically prioritizes older stock for fulfillment and can trigger alerts or markdowns when inventory approaches its expiration window, reducing waste across all sales channels.
Can Nventory handle food product recalls?
Yes. Nventory's lot traceability lets you identify every order associated with a specific production batch. When a recall is issued, you can immediately see which customers received affected products and which inventory needs to be quarantined across all warehouse locations.
Does Nventory work for DTC food subscription businesses?
Nventory supports subscription workflows alongside one-time purchases. You can reserve perishable inventory for upcoming subscription shipments while maintaining accurate available-to-promise counts for marketplace and webstore orders.
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