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Smart FIFO Enforcement

FIFO (First-In-First-Out) is an inventory management principle requiring stock to be withdrawn in the order of arrival.

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Last updated: 11 June 2026Published: 19 June 2025

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FIFO (First-In-First-Out) is an inventory management principle requiring stock to be withdrawn in the order of arrival. Modern systems enforce this through sensor-based tracking, barcode or RFID scanning, and warehouse management software (WMS). For perishable goods and time-sensitive products, operators are guided to the correct batch or stack at each pick, real-time monitoring flags deviations immediately, and automated alerts ensure compliance. The result is reduced spoilage, faster inventory turnover, and reliable stock rotation.

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