Glossary
FEFO
First Expired, First Out: the goods with the earliest expiry date leave the warehouse first, regardless of when they were stored. In food distribution FEFO cuts write-offs because no older batch is forgotten at the back of the shelf.
Related terms
FIFO
First In, First Out: what was stored first is shipped first. For food, FIFO is often not enough because a late...
Best-before date
The date until which a food keeps its properties when stored correctly. Goods in perfect condition may in prin...
Remaining shelf life
The time a product has left until its expiry date. Many retail and restaurant buyers agree a minimum remaining...
What does this look like in your warehouse?
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