> ## Documentation Index
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# Inventory by Lot & Expiry

> Track inventory by lot number and expiration date

# Inventory by Lot & Expiry

Track inventory by lot number and expiration date for traceability, risk management, and FIFO/FEFO (First In First Out / First Expired First Out) workflows.

## Overview

The **By Lot & Expiry** view helps you:

* Track lot numbers and batch information
* Monitor expiration dates and days until expiry
* Identify expiring stock
* Manage FIFO/FEFO workflows
* Support traceability and recalls

## Viewing Lot Inventory

1. Navigate to **Sense** → **By Lot & Expiry**
2. Filter by lot number, expiration date, or product
3. View lot-specific inventory levels and locations

## Lot Tracking

Lot tracking enables:

* **Batch Traceability**: Track products by manufacturing batch
* **Expiration Management**: Monitor expiration dates
* **Recall Management**: Quickly identify affected lots
* **FIFO/FEFO**: Support first-in-first-out or first-expired-first-out workflows

## Expiration Date Management

View expiration information:

* **Expiration Date**: When the product expires
* **Days Until Expiry**: Days remaining until expiration
* **Expiry Status**: Expired, expiring soon, or good
* **Expiry Risk**: Risk level for expiration

## Filters and Search

Filter lot inventory by:

* **Lot Number**: Search by lot number
* **Expiration Date**: Filter by expiration date range
* **Days Until Expiry**: Filter by days until expiry (e.g., 30, 60, 90 days)
* **Product**: Search by product SKU or name
* **Location**: Filter by location
* **Status**: Expired, expiring soon, or good

## Common Workflows

### Identifying Expiring Stock

1. Navigate to **Sense** → **By Lot & Expiry**
2. Filter by "Expiring Soon" (e.g., 30 days)
3. Review products and lots expiring soon
4. Take action (FEFO picking, markdowns, etc.)

### Lot Traceability

1. Navigate to **Sense** → **By Lot & Expiry**
2. Search for a specific lot number
3. View all locations and quantities for that lot
4. Use for traceability and recall management

### FIFO/FEFO Picking

1. Navigate to **Sense** → **By Lot & Expiry**
2. Filter by product and location
3. Sort by expiration date (oldest first for FEFO)
4. Use this information when creating stocklists or picking

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## Related Pages

* [Browse Inventory](/analyze/inventory-overview)
* [By Location & Bin](/analyze/inventory-by-location)
* [By Channel](/analyze/inventory-by-channel)
* [Expiring Stock](/analyze/expiring-stock)
* [Expiry Risk](/analyze/expiry-risk)

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## Permissions & Roles

<Tip>
  Lot and expiry viewing requires `inventory.read` permission. Lot tracking must be enabled for products to see lot information.
</Tip>