--- title: Inventory effective & expiration dates description: Improve forecasting accuracy and prevent waste by using expiration dates in inventory management. 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With the ability to schedule ahead and create scarcity, you can also increase demand and create a sense of urgency among your customers. 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By automating the process, you can save time, reduce errors, and ensure that your inventory is always up to date. ### Create scarcity Creating scarcity can be an effective marketing tactic to drive demand and increase sales. By setting limited inventory with effective and expiration dates, you can create a sense of urgency among customers and encourage them to make a purchase before the product runs out. ![apparel-warehouse 1](https://www.channelape.com/hubfs/apparel-warehouse%201.jpg "apparel-warehouse 1") ![channelape-real-time-inventory-hero-image](https://www.channelape.com/hubfs/channelape-real-time-inventory-hero-image.png "channelape-real-time-inventory-hero-image") ### Protect wholesale inventory Effective and expiration dates can also help protect your wholesale inventory by ensuring that it is sold within a certain timeframe. 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