Food Inventory Management Software
Built for owner-led food manufacturers who need real-time, lot-level inventory without ERP complexity.
The problem with manual inventory
Manual inventory technically works — until timing actually matters.
Counts are done on paper or spreadsheets. Updates arrive late. Numbers get re-keyed. Assumptions creep in.
By the time inventory data reaches the office, it’s already outdated.
That lag creates blind spots in what’s on hand, what’s been used, and what needs to be reordered. Teams end up guessing — leading to stockouts, over-ordering, or halted production.
As volume and SKUs increase, those gaps compound.
One missed update or inaccurate count can ripple across production, fulfillment, and cash flow.
How Caddy inventory management works
Caddy captures inventory data as work happens — not hours or days later.
Your team uses simple digital forms for receiving, production, and shipping.
As soon as a form is submitted, inventory updates automatically.
No manual counts. No re-keying. No spreadsheet math.
Stock levels stay current across ingredients, WIP, and finished goods.
Lots are tracked by FIFO/FEFO rules so older inventory is used first.
Low-stock alerts flag issues early, before production is affected.
Every movement is time-stamped and tied to a person — creating a built-in audit trail.
In short: inventory stays accurate because it’s updated on the floor.
What you can do with inventory management
Track everything: Manage raw ingredients, packaging materials, WIP, and finished goods in one place. Every item is logged with its lot code, location, quantity, and expiration date for full traceability.
See real-time stock: View current inventory counts live. Every received shipment or completed batch updates on-screen immediately so you know exactly what’s available.
Low inventory flag: Define minimum stock levels and get flagged when anything is low so you reorder critical supplies before they run out.
Automatic consumption: When you log a production batch, Caddy automatically deducts all used ingredients per the recipe, enforcing FIFO/FEFO usage. You never have to manually adjust on-hand quantities.
Instant search: Look up any lot number, ingredient, or product in seconds to see how much is left.
Reporting & exports: Generate inventory reports with one click or export stock data to CSV. Use these reports to analyze usage trends, plan purchases, and share data with suppliers.
Track inventory by lot, not just by quantity
Knowing you have 400 kg of flour isn’t enough.
You need to know which lots, when they arrived and when they expire.
Caddy stores every item with its lot code, location, quantity and expiry date.
So the same records that run your inventory also run your lot traceability and your mock recalls.
FIFO and FEFO without the whiteboard
When a batch is logged, Caddy deducts ingredients and packaging per the recipe.
It uses the oldest or soonest-to-expire lots first.
Expired or near-expiry stock is easy to spot — before it ends up in production, or in the bin.
Why inventory management matters
Accurate inventory powers everything else.
Production planning. Lot traceability. Audit readiness. Cash flow.
When inventory is updated as work happens, decisions get easier and mistakes disappear.
No more guessing what’s on hand.
No more emergency reorders.
No more expired product hiding in the back.
Just clear, current inventory you can trust — on the floor and in the office.
Food inventory management FAQs
Do I need an ERP to manage food inventory?
No. Caddy replaces paper and spreadsheets for small manufacturers who don’t run an ERP.
Can Caddy track raw materials, packaging and finished goods?
Yes. Ingredients, packaging, WIP and finished goods, each by lot code, location, quantity and expiry date.
How does inventory update when we produce?
Logging a batch automatically deducts ingredients and packaging per the recipe, using FIFO/FEFO.
Can I export inventory data?
Yes. Run inventory reports in one click or export stock data to CSV.
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