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ERP glossary · Inventory

What is First in, first out (FIFO)?

Definition

First in, first out is a stock method in which the oldest stock is assumed to be used or sold first, so issues are valued at the oldest purchase cost.

It also describes a physical practice of using older stock before newer, which matters for items with shelf life.

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