Freshness is paramount in the food industry. Whether it’s a bakery crafting delectable pastries or a grocery store stocking its shelves with vibrant fruits and vegetables, customers expect products delivered at their peak quality.
But what happens when a retail business also takes large bulk orders? Can they fulfill them while maintaining the freshness you’re known for?
This blog delves into a common challenge faced by businesses: fulfilling large orders while ensuring freshness. We’ll explore a powerful solution using Odoo Inventory Management – “Fresh Lot” management. This method guarantees superior product quality for your customers, even for bulk orders.
The Problem: Balancing Inventory and Freshness
Imagine you own a bakery, and a customer places a bulk order of 500 brownies. You have 50 brownies on hand, but the delivery date is four days away. Using the existing stock of brownies could compromise their quality by the delivery date.
This scenario highlights the clash between inventory management and maintaining product freshness. The traditional flow of Odoo may simply subtract available inventory from the order quantity, potentially pushing out sub-par products to your customers.
The Solution: Fresh Lot Inventory Management
Custom Odoo Inventory Management offers a customizable workflow called “Fresh Lot” inventory management. Here’s how it works in our bakery example:
- The bulk order of 500 brownies is received into the system.
- Despite having 50 brownies on hand, the system recognizes the extended delivery date.
- Instead of using existing inventory, Odoo generates a new manufacturing order for the entire 500 brownies.
- This ensures the customer receives a fresh batch baked closer to the delivery date.
Fresh Lot Odoo Inventory Management Solution will serve these benefits:
- Guaranteed freshness: Customers receive products at their peak quality, enhancing satisfaction and brand reputation.
- Reduced waste: Existing inventory isn’t compromised, minimizing product waste.
- Efficient operation: The system automatically streamlines the process, saving you time and effort.
Fresh inventory management holds immense value beyond bakeries. It’s particularly beneficial for businesses dealing with products with short shelf life or expiry dates, such as:
- Grocery stores: Ensure fresh produce and dairy reach customers in top condition.
- Caterers: Deliver high-quality food for events, maintaining freshness for large quantities.
- Florists: Guarantee the beauty and longevity of floral arrangements for weddings and other occasions.
Don’t compromise on quality for your bulk orders. The custom Odoo Inventory Management solution empowers you to deliver the best possible products to your customers, every time.
