ShelfLifePro vs General-Purpose ERP
General-purpose ERP platforms treat expiry tracking as a checkbox. ShelfLifePro is built around it, every feature, every alert, every report.
Feature comparison
How ShelfLifePro compares to general-purpose ERP and POS platforms on perishable inventory features.
| Feature | ShelfLifePro | General ERP |
|---|---|---|
| Batch-level expiry tracking | partialVaries by platform | |
| FEFO enforcement | FIFO default | |
| WhatsApp expiry alerts | ||
| Dedicated pharmacy module | partial | |
| Cold chain monitoring | ||
| Multi-location support | ||
| ShelfSense intelligence layer | ||
| Supplier returns tracking | partial | |
| Setup time | Hours | Weeks |
| Starting price | $29/mo | Custom / $300+/mo |
Why retailers choose ShelfLifePro
The features that make the difference for perishable inventory.
Purpose-built vs general-purpose
General ERP platforms are built to handle everything, purchasing, HR, finance, and inventory. That breadth means expiry tracking is a checkbox, not a core capability. ShelfLifePro's entire product is built around the problem of things that expire.
FEFO over FIFO
Most ERP systems default to FIFO (First-In-First-Out). ShelfLifePro enforces FEFO (First-Expiry-First-Out), ensuring products closest to expiry are sold first. For perishables, this difference directly determines how much stock you lose.
ShelfSense, the intelligence layer on top
ShelfSense sits above whatever inventory system you use. It watches the markets that move your costs and the signals inside your shop, and surfaces calls worth acting on, with the math shown. Large ERPs report on your data; ShelfSense tells you what to do next.
Live in hours, not weeks
ERP implementations typically take weeks or months and require consultants. ShelfLifePro is set up in hours. Import your product list, start recording batches, and your first expiry alert fires the next morning.
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