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.

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