Pet Shop Management 101: Tracking Food Expiry Dates with a POS System in Malaysia
Malaysian pet shop owners can prevent losses from expired pet food and treats by implementing expiry date tracking with KiraPOS.
The Hidden Cost of Expired Pet Products
Pet food and treats have limited shelf life. Malaysian pet shop owners lose thousands of ringgit yearly to expired stock that must be written off or sold at deep discounts.
Common Expiry Management Problems
Automated Expiry Tracking with KiraPOS
KiraPOS turns expiry management from a chore into an automatic process:
Stock-In with Expiry Dates:
Record expiry dates when receiving stock from suppliers. Each batch gets tagged with its expiration.
Smart Alerts:
FIFO Enforcement:
The system guides staff to sell older stock first, reducing waste automatically.
Expiry Reports for Better Purchasing
See which products consistently expire before selling. Adjust your order quantities or find faster-moving alternatives.
Clearance Pricing Made Easy
When products approach expiry, quickly apply discounts and track clearance sales separately from regular revenue.
Stop Throwing Money Away
Expired pet food is lost profit. KiraPOS helps Malaysian pet shops minimize waste through smart expiry tracking and timely alerts.
Frequently Asked Questions
How does KiraPOS help track pet food expiry dates?
KiraPOS allows you to record expiry dates during stock receiving. The system sends automatic alerts at 90, 30, and 7 days before expiry, giving you time to plan clearance sales.
Can KiraPOS apply discounts to expiring pet products?
Yes, you can quickly apply markdown pricing to expiring batches and track clearance sales separately from regular revenue for better reporting.
Does KiraPOS enforce FIFO for pet shop inventory?
Yes, KiraPOS guides staff to sell older stock first through its FIFO system, reducing waste automatically without manual intervention.