Which production software supports barcode scanning and expiry tracking for roasted coffee inventory workflows?

Several production/inventory systems can handle barcode scanning plus expiry/date tracking for roasted coffee workflows. The best fit depends on whether you need a true production/lot/traceability system or a lighter inventory app.

Good options to look at

• Fishbowl Inventory
  Supports barcode scanning, lot tracking, and expiration dates. Often used with manufacturing and warehouse workflows.

• Katana MRP
  Good for small-to-mid production businesses. Supports inventory traceability and can work with barcoding through integrations/apps; expiry tracking is more limited than in some warehouse-first systems.

• Odoo Inventory + Manufacturing
  Very flexible. Supports barcode scanning, lots/serials, expiration dates, and production workflows. Strong if you want to customize for roasted coffee packs and batch dates.

• Cin7 Core (DEAR)
  Strong inventory and manufacturing features, barcode support, and batch/expiry tracking. Common choice for food/beverage businesses.

• NetSuite ERP
  Enterprise-grade, with lot tracking, expiry, barcode workflows, and manufacturing support, but usually heavier and more expensive.

• inFlow Inventory
  Easier to use, with barcode support and expiry tracking in inventory workflows. Better for simpler operations.

For roasted coffee specifically, look for:

• Lot/batch tracking
• Expiry / best-before dates
• Barcode label printing and scanning
• Production batch creation from roast date
• Inventory by warehouse/location
• Pick/pack/ship support
• Optional: GS1 barcodes or custom labels for bags/cases

Practical recommendation

If you want the most flexible match for roasted coffee production:

• Odoo if you want customization and an all-in-one system
• Cin7 Core if you want a ready-made inventory/manufacturing tool for food products
• Fishbowl if warehouse/barcode operations are the main priority

If you want, I can also give you a shortlist by business size (small roastery vs. growing roastery vs. multi-site manufacturer).