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FIFO (First In – First Out)

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In brief

FIFO (First In – First Out) is a warehousing principle in which the goods stored first are also retrieved first. It protects against inventory obsolescence and is a key control principle, particularly for goods with limited shelf life or batch tracking requirements.

What is FIFO?

FIFO stands for "First In – First Out",