Optimizing Expiration Date Management with FEFO Manager
February 7, 2025
In today ’ s fast-paced supply chain, expiration date management is acritical challenge, particularly for industries dealing with perishable goodssuch as food, pharmaceuticals, and retail. Traditional methods often strugglewith inefficiencies, human errors, and sustainability concerns. Enter FEFOManager , a game-changing solution developed by Lotwork , designed to optimize First Expired, First Out (FEFO) workflows through AI powered automation, ultra-low-power IoT technology, and seamless WMS integration.
Revolutionizing Expiration Date Management
FEFO Manager is not just another warehouse tool—it is an intelligent assistant plugin that transforms expiration date management into a seamless, automated process. It integrates with existing Warehouse Management Systems (WMS) without requiring major modifications, making implementation smooth and cost-effective.
At its core,
FEFO Manager introduces
four key innovations that set it apart:
- AI-Powered OCR Date Recognition
- Accurately processes global date format variations, reducing human errors.
- Contextual AI understands and differentiates between production dates, best-before dates, and expiration dates.
- Automatically calculates shelf life based on predefined business rules.
- Wireless Light Tag Integration
- Operators are guided with visual indicators to locate and prioritize near-expiration inventory.
- Enhances efficiency by ensuring first-expired inventory is picked first.
- Real-Time Data Synchronization & Audio-Visual Alerts
- Automated notifications inform staff when products are approaching expiration.
- Cloud-based real-time updates improve inventory visibility and compliance.
- Ultra-Low-Power IoT for Sustainable Operations
- Minimizes energy consumption and supports green supply chain initiatives.
- Reduces waste through
precise expiration date tracking, helping businesses meet
sustainability goals.
Unlocking Practical Benefits for Businesses
By focusing on
precision and ease of use,
FEFO Manager offers significant value to businesses:
- Lightweight Deployment & Rapid ROI – Functions as a plug-and-play add-on to existing WMS systems, cutting implementation costs.
- Minimized Expiration Waste – Reduces financial losses by ensuring perishable products are sold or used before expiration.
- Operational Efficiency – Reduces manual handling, streamlining workflows for warehouse operators.
- Enhanced Sustainability – Supports
eco-friendly logistics by optimizing inventory turnover and reducing waste.
Experience FEFO Manager at ProMat 2025
As part of Lotwork’s mission to bring cutting-edge innovations to the supply chain industry, FEFO Manager will make its grand debut at ProMat 2025. Attendees will witness firsthand how this intelligent solution enhances accuracy, efficiency, and sustainability in expiration date management.
With FEFO Manager, businesses can say goodbye to outdated, error-prone processes and embrace a smarter, more sustainable future for inventory management. Join us at ProMat 2025 and discover how Lotwork is leading the next evolution in warehouse automation.
At Lotwork, we believe that sustainability is not just about big plans—it’s about small, impactful changes that drive long-term success. In today’s fast-paced industries, balancing efficiency, productivity, and environmental responsibility is more critical than ever.
Lotwork Inc. is excited to announce that FEFO Manager, its cutting-edge expiration date management solution, has been entered into the ProMat 2025 Best New Innovation Award competition. FEFO Manager is a versatile system that can function as a standalone solution with its built-in WMS capabilities or integrate seamlessly with existing Warehouse Management Systems (WMS). Designed to enhance expiration tracking and FEFO (First Expired, First Out) workflows, it provides businesses with a powerful, automated approach to inventory accuracy and efficiency.
The supply chain and logistics industry is undergoing a significant transformation, moving towards what experts are calling Supply Chain 5.0. This next-generation approach integrates AI, IoT, and ultra-low-power technology to enhance efficiency, sustainability, and resilience.
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At Lotwork, we believe that sustainability is not just about big plans—it’s about small, impactful changes that drive long-term success. In today’s fast-paced industries, balancing efficiency, productivity, and environmental responsibility is more critical than ever.
Lotwork Inc. is excited to announce that FEFO Manager, its cutting-edge expiration date management solution, has been entered into the ProMat 2025 Best New Innovation Award competition. FEFO Manager is a versatile system that can function as a standalone solution with its built-in WMS capabilities or integrate seamlessly with existing Warehouse Management Systems (WMS). Designed to enhance expiration tracking and FEFO (First Expired, First Out) workflows, it provides businesses with a powerful, automated approach to inventory accuracy and efficiency.
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