Expiration dates are recorded on the package level in Meadow.
Recording Expiration Dates
Expiration dates can be recorded in two ways:
1. During Package Reception (via Purchase Order)
Create a Purchase Order and navigate to the Receptions tab.
Select the package and enter the expiration date before finalizing the reception.
2. After Product is Received (via Package Details)
Once a product has been received, you can update the expiration date anytime.
Find the package in Package Details, then edit and save the expiration date.
Managing Expiring Products in Admin
Navigate to Metrc → Packages → Received to view all received packages.
You can add or edit expiration dates directly within this list.
Use the "Sort by Expiration" feature to organize packages by expiration date.
Managing Expiring Products in Reports
If you prefer to track expiration dates via reports, you have two options:
Generate a Packages Report for any date range.
The report will include all packages received during that period.
To view expiration dates, sort column T (Expiration Date).
Generate a Current Inventory Report to view a real-time snapshot of inventory.
Navigate to the Packages tab.
View, sort, or filter by expiration date or days until expiry.
What to Do with Expired Products
Approaching Expiration?
Consider discounting the product to encourage sales.
Negotiate with the distributor for a potential credit on a future invoice.
Read more: When to Discount Your Inventory
Expired Product on Hand?
Contact the distributor for next steps:
You may be eligible for a credit.
You might need to reconcile inventory.
A return transfer in Metrc may be required.
If you plan to remove expired products from inventory, create a Reconciliation.
To prevent accidental sales, consider:
Setting expired products aside to avoid budtender mistakes.
Marking them as Inactive in Meadow.
Transferring them to a quarantine location.
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