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What is the meaning of FIFO method in Stores?

Dear Sir,

 

FIFO means first in first out..

the goods came first inword goods to be issue first outword...

 

Thanks,

Antony.B

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Question added by Anthony.B Chiriyankandathu House , Marketing manager , Le-mignon Fashions Pvt Ltd
Date Posted: 2015/12/11

FIFO applies in accounting and in supply chain as well.

It means that you sent out first, the first you received. 

For accounting it's a way to measure in currency the inventory. For the supply chain is a way to avoid expiration of products or remaining stock of previous commercial periods.

FIFO is usually used in FMCG and food organizations.

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