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Food and Beverage Inventory Software for Better Traceability and Control
Food and beverage suppliers have little room for inventory mistakes. You need enough product available to fill orders, but carrying too much perishable inventory can increase spoilage and cut into already-sensitive margins. You also need to know which lots you received, where they are, and when products expire.
SOS Inventory food and beverage inventory software is built to manage all of these moving parts from one connected system. Further streamline operations with our inventory management app for QuickBooks that brings inventory and accounting under the same roof.
Take Control Of Perishable Food and Beverage Inventory
Perishable inventory requires you to manage lot numbers, shelf life, product location, and availability as it moves through your business. Food and beverage inventory management software makes it easy to maintain detailed records without increasing complexity.
Maintain Lot and Batch Traceability
Track every lot from receiving through fulfillment. Quickly identify where specific lots went and isolate affected products when a recall occurs.
Manage Expiration Dates and Shelf Life
Track expiration dates with your inventory so you know which products need to move first and can manage shelf life more effectively.
Reduce Spoilage and Inventory Waste
See what you have, where it is, and when it expires. Use that visibility to prevent overstocking and move perishable inventory before it loses value.
Manage Complex Product Quantities
Purchase, stock, and sell products in different units of measure. Buy by the case and distribute by the pack or individual unit without manual conversions.
Control Inventory Costs and Margins
Capture landed costs to understand what your inventory actually costs. Use accurate cost data to protect margins and make informed pricing decisions.
Why Businesses in the Food & Beverage Industry Choose SOS Inventory
SOS Inventory offers the control needed to manage perishable, lot-tracked inventory without the complexity of a traditional ERP system. Businesses can add more advanced inventory processes while continuing to work within a familiar QuickBooks environment that’s backed by a support team that’s here when you need assistance.
What People are Saying
An inventory solution that can really expand all the capabilities with QuickBooks Online to ensure an overall successful business solution!
Deborah Defer
The reliability and accessibility of SOS Inventory software and integration with our QuickBooks Online accounting system help us in our efforts to bridge the gap in energy and clean water access for communities in Indonesia’s rural and remote areas.
Werner Brandt
SOS Inventory has been a real time saver and has allowed us to implement a robust process for inventory close each month, as well as timely information for our management.
Mitchell Nishi
Jenny has been a great support for us to move into SOS. We could not have done it without Jenny's support and care. Jenny's care, knowledge, experience and willingness to help is amazing to make a new Client comfortable in making the switch to SOS.
Rony, United States
I have been using SOS Inventory for a while now, and I am extremely happy with it. The software is incredibly easy to use, making inventory management a breeze. Additionally, the customer service is amazing. I had the pleasure of interacting with Joyce, she has been great! Her support and assistance have made the experience even better.
United States
I have used SOS for 4-5 years now and as I use it for inventory or sales or reports, I find that it is very straight forward. However, sometimes I need some help. When this happens I have reached out to the team at SOS and the responses have been great. Very informative and helpful.
David, United States
Our company uses the mobile app version of SOS in addition to the desktop version. I inadvertently was locked out of the mobile version. Jeremy with SOS support responded within seconds of me hitting send to submit my support ticket and had me up and going in no time! I am appreciative of the expeditious response time!
Aceva, United States
I have only been using this app for a week but I am amazed at how intuitive it is. This is a game changer for anyone wanting to have a powerful inventory management tool. Jenny from Customer Service has been a phenomenal support!!!
RomainR, United States
One of the best things about SOS is its customer service. Incredibly speedy and helpful. Recently Jeremy helped me work out an issue I thought would be impossible to fix, but with his help and expertise he pointed me to the fix!
Morgan, United States
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Frequently Asked Questions
What should I look for in food and beverage inventory software?
Look for food and beverage inventory software that gives you control over the details unique to perishable inventory. If you use QuickBooks Online, consider whether the system can also connect inventory operations with your accounting workflow.
How does food and beverage inventory management software track lots and expiration dates?
Food and beverage inventory management software lets you associate identifying information such as lot numbers with inventory records and transactions. This creates a more traceable record as products move through receiving, inventory, and fulfillment, while expiration information helps you monitor shelf life.
Does food and beverage inventory control software integrate with QuickBooks Online?
SOS Inventory does. Our food and beverage inventory control software is built specifically to integrate with QuickBooks Online, with bidirectional synchronization designed to keep inventory, sales, and accounting information aligned.
How does food and beverage inventory software help track expiration dates?
You can maintain expiration information for perishable inventory to improve visibility into product shelf life. This makes it easier to identify aging inventory and make informed decisions about which products need to move sooner.
Why is lot tracking important for food and beverage suppliers?
Lot tracking creates a record of specific inventory groups as they move through your business. That traceability is particularly important when you need to investigate a product issue or identify inventory associated with a recall.
How does industry distribution software help food and beverage suppliers manage product traceability?
Inventory distribution software gives you a centralized record of inventory as it moves through purchasing, receiving, storage, sales, and fulfillment. When lot information is included in those records, you can maintain greater visibility into specific products throughout your distribution operations.
What is the best food and beverage software for inventory management?
The best food and beverage software for inventory management is a system that fits the way your business buys, tracks, stores, and distributes products. Businesses in the food and beverage industry that use QuickBooks Online choose SOS Inventory to improve traceability, increase visibility, and integrate inventory with financial data.